The proportion of babies dying before and during labor after 41 weeks of gestation has fallen by 47% in Sweden in a relatively short time. This is the result of a major national study. The reduction ...

Why is full-term pregnancy important? It's important to know when babies are developed enough to be born as healthy as possible. For most babies, this is at 39 weeks. Babies who reach this point are ...

Think you might be experiencing a pregnancy complication? Don't panic; here are some issues to know about and when to call your doctor.

Pregnancy-related mortality has risen sharply, and doctors have overlooked a particularly dangerous period: from six weeks to one year after the birth. By Roni Caryn Rabin During a recent five-year ...