Despite evidence of the risk of malformations at birth, or birth defects, use of some antiseizure drugs during pregnancy has ...

Despite evidence of the risk of malformations at birth, or birth defects, use of some antiseizure drugs during pregnancy has persisted, according to a study published on July 23, 2025, in Neurology®, ...

Serena Williams faced life-threatening complications, including a pulmonary embolism, after her daughter's emergency C-section birth. She emphasized the importance of women trusting their bodies and ...

New research reveals that tiny amounts of PFAS—widely known as "forever chemicals"—cross the placenta and breast milk to ...

Discharge is often thick, white/yellow, and lumpy and is usually described as cottage-cheese-like. It can also cause itching, ...

Hydroxychloroquine exposure during the first trimester of pregnancy was associated with a lower risk for preeclampsia among women with SLE.

Common sexually transmitted infections (STIs) during pregnancy have been linked to a higher risk of significant birth ...

An agency-sponsored forum included critics of psychiatry who believe the drugs can harm a developing fetus. Other experts ...

Members of an FDA expert panel discussed the risks and benefits of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, or SSRIs, for ...

Co-authors reported grants from Takeda Pharmaceuticals and UCB, consulting for GlaxoSmithKline, and personal fees from the ...

The new guidance on vaccines, such as those that protect against COVID-19, influenza, and RSV, will be released by the end of the summer, ahead of respiratory season.

Maternal mortality rates are rising, especially for Black women. In one community in Georgia, some women say they are losing trust in doctors and hospitals.