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Epidural during labor could help reduce complications after birth, study says
New research finds getting an epidural during labor could help reduce the risk of complications.
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New research finds getting an epidural during labor could help reduce the risk of complications.
New CDC data shows about 680 women in the U.S. died during pregnancy or shortly after childbirth in 2023, a decline from the previous year.
A new study finds that Tylenol during pregnancy is not associated with autism or other conditions.
A new study finds that Tylenol during pregnancy is not associated with autism or intellectual disabilities.
Women have been reporting that they have become pregnant while taking GLP-1 weight loss drugs like Ozempic.
Women have been reporting that they have become pregnant while taking GLP-1 weight loss drugs like Ozempic.
Boston could open handicap parking to pregnant people under a new proposal.
Despite not living with a male companion in her tank for eight years, Charlotte the stingray ended up pregnant. But how?
A new study finds that stress levels before pregnancy could be detrimental to a woman's health.
A new study finds that stress levels before pregnancy could be detrimental to a woman's health.
Prenatal cannabis use has also been linked to low birth weight, stillbirth, preterm labor and other perinatal complications.
A new study finds babies exposed to "forever chemicals" in the womb are more likely to be overweight.
May 3 is World Maternal Mental Health Day, which raises awareness about mental health conditions women experience during and after pregnancy.
Vitamin D, the so-called "sun vitamin" could help women suffering from perinatal depression.
Vitamin D, the so-called "sun vitamin" could help women suffering from perinatal depression.
The singer performed at the Super Bowl halftime show on Sunday, displaying her vocal chops and a baby bump.
Dr. Mallika Marshall explains the difference between baby blues, postpartum depression, and postpartum psychosis.
Dr. Mallika Marshall reports.
WBZ-TV's Dr. Mallika Marshall reports.
The advisory includes women who are pregnant, women who were recently pregnant or women who may become pregnant.
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has updated its recommendation for pregnant people to get vaccinated against Covid-19.
Stanford researchers are hoping to create a blood test within the next 2-3 years which can tell women how close they are to delivery.
Researchers examined the link between prenatal exposure to alcohol and tobacco smoking and brain activity in newborns.
A new study finds taking acetaminophen late in pregnancy is associated with a higher risk of having a child with autism or ADHD.
Stress during pregnancy can be harmful for both mom and baby, experts say.
Patriots players made a group of military families feel right at home with a front row seat to training camp, and a special two-wheeled gift.
Two teenagers have been arrested for allegedly robbing a 9-year-old at gunpoint in a Dorchester park.
The Massachusetts State House is typically quiet on Fridays but not this week, as state lawmakers work to push major pieces of legislation to the governor's desk, including a possible return of Happy Hour.
Discover the features and functions added to the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 and why it's a great phone for power users.
If you love music, movies or just being outside, Massachusetts is the place to be this weekend!
Big Y and Stop & Shop temporarily closed their delis in the wake of a listeria outbreak linked to deli meat products.
Steward Health Care is closing two of its hospitals in Massachusetts.
A beautiful weekend is in store for Massachusetts, but more than 40 beaches across the state were closed on Friday.
It's looking like a great weekend weatherwise in Massachusetts, though you may notice some haze in the sky from wildfires on the west coast.
The Massachusetts State House is typically quiet on Fridays but not this week, as state lawmakers work to push major pieces of legislation to the governor's desk, including a possible return of Happy Hour.
Big Y and Stop & Shop supermarket locations temporarily closed their delis in the wake of a listeria outbreak linked to deli meat products.
If you're thinking of getting a tattoo, a new study shows there's some concern about the safety of tattoo ink.
A new study finds having anxiety may have long-term negative effects on the brain.
There's a new TikTok routine called "the morning shed" that influencers claim will improve the quality of your sleep and skin. But how safe is it?
The number of COVID cases is spiking in Massachusetts as the virus continues to mutate.
The state of Massachusetts is taking action after WBZ-TV I-Team reports revealed that some nursing homes haven't paid their workers for weeks.
After the I-Team went to Blupoint Healthcare's Newton offices, workers got their paychecks. Days later, their banks said the checks were no good.
Blupoint Healthcare employees say their paychecks finally cleared at the bank.
An 84-year-old Navy veteran paid a shop thousands of dollars for a headstone. Two years later he still had nothing, until he reached out to WBZ's Call For Action.
Just days after the judge in the Karen Read case announced a mistrial, lawyers for the Mansfield woman are now looking to dismiss two of the charges against her.
Nine years ago, Boston was in the running to host the 2024 Summer Olympics. So what is the city missing now?
Research showed independents don't like extremism or partisanship.
With Kamala Harris in and Joe Biden out, Donald Trump is now the oldest major-party presidential nominee ever.
Has the news media been too focused on President Joe Biden's age and health, as more Democrats urge him to leave the presidential race?
For undecided voters, Jon Keller said Trump's RNC speech disrupted, at least temporarily, the negative impressions that fuel his unpopularity.
Yankee Candle is laying off about 100 workers in Massachusetts amid a decline in the fragrance business.
Stop & Shop says it will be closing 32 stores this year and eight of them are in Massachusetts.
Thanks in part to an anonymous $5.2 million donation, the West Newton Cinema is likely to be saved from being demolished.
Bob's Stores, a discount clothing retailer with locations in Massachusetts and Connecticut, is going out of business.
Two New England pizza places were named among the best in the country by The New York Times.
Host Rachel Holt talks with their CEO about their distinct connection to Newport and what sets them apart as a "brewstillery."
Newport's Castle Hill Inn is one of the area's most coveted destinations offering visitors spectacular views, luxurious accommodations, and unique dining experiences.
Founded in 2014 with a mission of preserving, celebrating and sharing automotive history, the Audrain Automobile Museum is a must-stop destination for both car enthusiasts and Newport visitors alike.
Host Rachel Holt joins Prezza Mixologist Craig Carpenter in Boston's North End for a hot new twist on a classic cocktail that's bound to be the next big hit.
Chef Delphin Gomes joins host Rachel Holt in the test kitchen to show off his latest creations and the art of merging design with chocolate.
Davon Godchaux shared his frustrations -- and desires -- over his contract situation with the Patriots on Friday.
On the third day of practice at Patriots training camp, most of the attention was on the quarterbacks and the relationships blooming in the QB room.
The Red Sox are reportedly bringing left-handed starter James Paxton back to Boston.
The Patriots are reportedly signing hard-hitting safety Jabrill Peppers to a three-year extension.
Ja'Lynn Polk is a rookie that Patriots fans will grow to love.
An adult black bear and a cub became trapped inside a car in Winsted, Connecticut.
The ice cream trail map highlights Massachusetts shops that use locally produced dairy.
New photos show an endangered North Atlantic right whale that's named after Fenway Park alongside her calf.
A Massachusetts woman got a big surprise when she was checking her lottery tickets.
Dr. Jennifer LaFemina saved a Little League umpire's life while at her son's baseball game in Massachusetts.