Cellphones and other wireless devices emit radio waves — so are they safe for baby? Read on to see what the science says.

Hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism are easy to miss in pregnant women because the symptoms are similar to those of a “normal” pregnancy.

Autism rates are rising globally and in India, with challenges in early detection, prenatal influences, and inclusive education. Experts urge routine screening and evidence-based interventions.

New March of Dimes data reveal persistent inequities and rising health risks, underscoring the urgent need to strengthen Medicaid, early care access, and maternal health policies.

For the fourth straight year, the U.S. has earned a D+ grade from the March of Dimes annual report card when it comes to ...

ProPublica has found multiple cases of women with underlying health conditions who died when they couldn’t access abortions.

New research shows that infants whose mothers had higher cortisol levels during late pregnancy experience significantly earlier eruption of primary teeth.

Researchers from Curtin University in Australia and multiple universities in Ethiopia report that prenatal folic acid and ...

Early in pregnancy, Molly Ercole already had an idea of what she wanted for her childbirth. "I didn't want to see a different doctor at every appointment," says Ercole, a non-profit ...

New research suggests folic acid and prenatal multivitamins may be linked to lower autism risk. Here’s what experts say – and ...

Nearly a quarter of all pregnant women in the United States don’t receive prenatal care in the first trimester, according to ...