Recurrent pregnancy loss is defined as two or more failed pregnancies. Learn about causes and treatment.
Babies born before the beginning of the 37th week of pregnancy are considered premature.
Suicide, whether spontaneous or planned, is a tragic act that has many long and far-reaching impacts.
Menopause is a phase of life in women, usually after age 51, that marks the end of her ability to reproduce. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Surrogacy is a process in which a woman carries and delivers a child for a couple or individual. Learn more about this process.
Giving birth by Cesarean section (C-section) is safer than ever. Today's anesthesiology and pain management treatments ease pain for mothers.
Midwifery involves nurses who specialize in caring for mothers before and during childbirth.
With advancements in non-invasive imaging and surgical techniques, it is now possible to treat many problems in a fetus before birth.
Pregnant and expecting mothers have the opportunity to learn a lot about their unborn child's health with today's screening and diagnostic tests.
A high-risk pregnancy is one in which a woman and her fetus face a higher-than-normal chance of experiencing complications. Learn about symptoms and treatment.