Early prenatal care improves the chances of having a healthy pregnancy and baby. But a new federal report shows it’s been on the decline.

Inadequate prenatal care is defined as either care starting in the fifth month or later, or care that includes less than 50% of the recommended number of visits. Tofigh explained how a lack of ...

New York labor law will require employers to provide up to 20 hours of paid leave in a 52-week period for pregnant employees to receive prenatal care, starting 2025. Washington, D.C. has a similar law ...

As hopeful parents start their reproductive journeys, they may be offered a variety of tests and screenings, which can be opportunities to learn more about their own health ...

A new CDC report shows Florida mothers are increasingly starting prenatal care late or not at all, mirroring national trends, ...

The best prenatal vitamins contain key nutrients for mom and baby, and they’re rigorously tested for safety. Here are our top RD-approved picks, including the ones I’d choose for my next pregnancy.

ROCHESTER — The impact of an Olmsted County Public Health Services program goes back years. "I utilized the resource when our first child was born" about 18 years ago, said Julie Ruzek, executive ...

Maternal immune activation reprograms the fetal brain, increasing alcohol-seeking behavior after adolescent exposure. Prenatal antioxidants act as a key preventive.