Is it safe for breastfeeding moms to drink alcohol?
New research examines whether exposure to alcohol in breast milk might affect infants' thinking and reasoning skills as they develop into early childhood
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Deadly deliveries: The most and least dangerous states to give birth
A new USA Today report finds the United States is the "most dangerous place to give birth in the developed world"
11 babies die after generic Viagra study in pregnant women
Study is halted after unexpected deaths; the drug, which stimulates blood flow, was given to pregnant women with fetal growth problems
Motherhood may hold clue to Alzheimer's risk
A woman's fertility and childbearing history might help predict how likely she is to develop dementia later in life, two new studies suggest
Six nurses in same hospital unit find out they're pregnant
A North Carolina oncology clinic is jokingly telling people to not drink the water as six nurses get ready to bring newborns into the world
Controversial Arizona law dictates who gets frozen embryos after divorce
Supporters of the law say it will protect a partner's right to his or her embryos but opponents say it could force people to become parents against their will
Why are more pregnant women having heart attacks?
A cardiologist offers advice for women about this growing health concern
Guam's only abortion doctor has retired
Guam no longer has physicians performing abortions following the recent retirement of a doctor
Drug could save women’s lives from post-childbirth bleeding
New research finds a revamped drug to prevent excessive bleeding after childbirth has the potential to save thousands of women's lives
Supreme Court rules in favor of crisis pregnancy center at focus of California law
The High Court says a California law that forces anti-abortion crisis pregnancy centers to provide information about abortion probably violates the Constitution
Brigitte Nielsen expecting fifth child at 54
Brigitte Nielsen, ex-wife of Sylvester Stallone and ex-girlfriend of rapper Flavor Flav, is pregnant with her fifth child
Could eating more fish boost fertility?
New research suggests couples trying to conceive may want to eat more seafood
Why do American birth rates keep falling?
Birth rates declined last year for women in their teens, 20s and – surprisingly – their 30s
Air pollution in pregnancy tied to health risk for kids
A new study finds that higher levels of pollution can pose a serious health threat even inside the womb
Eating fast food may affect fertility, study finds
New research finds a striking connection between diet and risk of infertility in women
Couple with 13 sons, no daughters welcomes new baby – and it's a…
Kateri and Jay Schwandt of Rockford, Michigan, celebrate newborn Wednesday who weighs 8 pounds, 4 ounces and is 21 inches long
Mom claims she mistook labor for bad Chinese food
Florida woman awoke to what she believed were the consequences of a bad dish of General Tso's chicken; three hours later, she had an unexpected baby in her arms
Abortion safety report sees risks in some state laws
The risk of maternal death is higher from tonsillectomies, colonoscopies and childbirth, according to the independent panel
Despite risks, some moms-to-be keep smoking
The dangers of smoking during pregnancy are well known, but 7 percent of women still light up while expecting, a new report shows
Lively opens up on losing 61 pounds after giving birth
Blake Lively hasn't been shy about flaunting her weight loss since announcing she dropped 61 pounds after giving birth to her second daughter
Senator faces workplace predicament over maternity leave
"If I take maternity leave, then I won't be allowed to sponsor legislation or vote during that time period," explained Duckworth
Fetal alcohol cases "not uncommon," study finds
More children in the U.S. may be living with brain damage from prenatal drinking than experts thought, a new study suggests
Senate dooms bill to ban abortions after 20 weeks
Legislation was rejected Monday -- a vote that put vulnerable Democrats on the record on the issue during an election year
Duckworth to become first senator to give birth while in office
Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, announced Tuesday that she is pregnant with her second child, due in April
New Zealand prime minister announces pregnancy
"This year we'll join the many parents who wear two hats. I'll be PM & a mum while Clarke will be 'first man of fishing' & stay at home dad," Ardern tweets
3 children, 1 teacher killed in Oregon school shooting, police say
Vance says "selling access to the White House" is "disgusting"
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Alleged Chinese agent has ties to scam group, records show
"Flying cars are real": Musk debuts the new Tesla Roadster
White House prepares plans to use "mother of all bombs" on Iran
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Ousted general warned of missile defense shortage before Iran war
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Strait of Hormuz still unsafe for ships, maritime group warns
Trump calls off plan to livestream Fort Hood shooter's execution
