Many women believe that having sex during their period is completely safe when it comes to pregnancy. While the chances are ...

It’s critical that the test you choose is accurate, and because both brands are reliable, it all boils down to how fast you want your results.

Stroke during pregnancy or shortly after delivery is rare, yet it can be life-threatening. Increased awareness and ...

Having had a stroke caused by blocked blood vessels (ischemic stroke) more than doubled an expectant mother's odds of having ...

Overall, stroke survivors had 2.4 times greater odds of another stroke occurring during pregnancy or within six weeks of ...

As a part of a yearlong study, Texas county jails are collecting data about pregnant inmates’ prenatal care, mental health indicators, pregnancy outcomes and more.

Medical professionals often begin counting pregnancy from the first day of a woman’s last menstrual period (LMP), which can confuse many expecting parents. The approach means the first two weeks of ...

A new study by cell biologists at the University of California, Santa Cruz, suggests that an early first pregnancy may protect against breast cancer decades later by preventing age-related changes in ...

Some women with endometriosis achieve natural conception while others require medical help. The relationship between endometriosis and fertility needs personal assessment because it shows a complex ...

For many elite athletes, the decision to have children must be carefully plotted around the four-year competition cycle.