Viral videos highlight pregnancy, miscarriage emotions

Couple's surprise announcement, and sad follow-up, show need for more understanding of miscarriage

• Aug 10, 2015

Netflix raises the bar on paid leave for new parents

By offering a year of paid leave to new parents, Netflix may prompt other companies to offer longer maternity and paternity leave

• Aug 5, 2015

Zooey Deschanel secretly weds, welcomes first child

"New Girl" actress and singer-songwriter Zooey Deschanel gave birth to her first child

• Aug 4, 2015

Abortion pill approved in Canada for use across the country

Pill known as RU-486 will be available to women who obtain a prescription from a doctor

• Jul 30, 2015

Alabama inmate files suit seeking abortion

Lawsuit says the inmate, who wants to temporarily leave jail to get an abortion, was pregnant before she went to jail

• Jul 22, 2015

Some antidepressants may pose risk of birth defects

But the study didn't prove cause and effect and experts don't advise women to stop taking the drugs entirely

• Jul 10, 2015

Cost of childbirth varies widely in U.S. hospitals

Researchers hope to uncover the reasons behind difference in cost of maternity services to help lower national health spending

• Jul 9, 2015

Bristol Palin: "This pregnancy was actually planned"

Sarah Palin's daughter, who called off her wedding in May, follows up her initial announcement to say the baby was planned

• Jun 29, 2015

Bristol Palin announces second pregnancy

"I've been trying my hardest to keep my chin up on this one," writes 24-year-old daughter of Sarah Palin

• Jun 25, 2015

Woman pregnant again despite birth control implant

Denver mom and her doctors are confused about what went wrong and how she ended up expecting baby #3

• Jun 17, 2015

C-section births linked to long-term child health issues

Researchers say babies delivered by C-section are more likely to develop a number of chronic diseases

• Jun 11, 2015

Woman who took abortion pill charged in death of fetus

Georgia woman accused of an unauthorized abortion after first trimester; infant was delivered at 5 1/2-months

• Jun 9, 2015

Abortion rate declines in almost every state

Report finds fewer abortions taking place in states that passed restrictive laws - and in states that didn't

• Jun 8, 2015

Ludacris and wife welcome baby girl

The rapper/actor has become a dad for the third time

• Jun 5, 2015

Ga. woman tries to trade unborn child on Craigslist?

Hundreds of people have contacted police about an ad on Craigslist in which a woman is attempting to sell her unborn baby

• Jun 4, 2015

No proven health benefits, unknown risks of eating placenta

The trend has spiked in recent years because of celebrity endorsements, but scientific research doesn't back it up

• Jun 4, 2015

Is antidepressant use safe during pregnancy?

New study offers reassurances to pregnant women who rely on antidepressants

• Jun 3, 2015

​Leighton Meester and Adam Brody expecting a baby

The former "Gossip Girl" star was spotted with a baby bump over the weekend in Los Angeles

• May 18, 2015

Common misconceptions about miscarriage

Miscarriage is more common than most people think, and survey finds many mistaken beliefs about why it happens

• May 8, 2015

"Miracle" baby born using breakthrough IVF treatment

New procedure gives hope to parents struggling to conceive but has some researchers worried about long-term health effects

• May 8, 2015

Many U.S. moms have babies too close together

Nearly a third of women get pregnant again sooner than experts recommend; some say the "second kid suffers"

• Apr 16, 2015

Diabetes in pregnancy may raise child's risk of autism

Blood sugar condition in mother-to-be may play a role in child's later development

• Apr 14, 2015

Reports: German woman, 65, pregnant with quadruplets

Annegret Raunigk already has 13 kids and seven grandkids; she talks about the moral implications of her artificial insemination

• Apr 13, 2015

​Narcotic painkillers in pregnancy can harm baby

Study finds use of opioid painkillers during pregnancy is leading to problems for newborns

• Apr 13, 2015

Jenna Bush Hager expecting second child in August

The daughter of former President George W. Bush is already a mother to 2-year-old daughter Mila

• Apr 6, 2015

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