Antidepressants linked to higher gestational diabetes risk
Taking antidepressants while pregnant may be associated with an increased risk of gestational diabetes, a new study suggests.
obstetrics and gynecology
Pregnant teens rescued from suspected baby traffickers in Nigeria
Nineteen pregnant teens and women were rescued as Nigerian police busted a suspected child trafficking ring planning to sell babies, a police spokesman told CNN.
US sprinter Allyson Felix breaks one of Usain Bolt's world records
Not so fast, Usain Bolt -- there's a new World Championships record holder, and her name is Allyson Felix.
Transgender man who gave birth loses court battle to be registered as father
A transgender man who gave birth with the help of fertility treatment lost his legal fight to be registered as the child's father, rather than its mother, in the UK High Court on Wednesday.
Jenna Dewan expecting her second baby
Jenna Dewan and Steve Kazee are becoming parents.
Babies born by C-section have less of their mom's gut bacteria
New research finds there are significant differences between babies born by cesarean and babies born vaginally when it comes to a newborn's microbiome -- the bacteria that colonize our gut and play a key role in keeping us healthy.
Hilaria Baldwin expecting 5th child with Alec Baldwin
Hilaria Baldwin announced she is pregnant again after suffering a miscarriage in April. It will be her fifth child with and husband Alec Baldwin.
Air pollution particles may reach fetuses in the womb, study finds
New evidence has been found that air pollution can breach a mother's placenta and potentially reach fetuses in the womb, raising the possibility of future health problems.
Babies born with deformed hands spark investigation in Germany
Authorities in Germany are investigating the birth of three children with hand deformities in a city in the west of the country.
Rachel Bloom announces she's pregnant
Rachel Bloom has announced that she's pregnant with her first child.
NFL star pays tribute to his 'best friend'
Cleveland Browns defensive end Chris Smith paid tribute to his girlfriend, who died in a car accident Wednesday, on social media, saying, "God has a plan for all of us we can't understand."
Chance the Rapper postpones tour to raise family
Chance the Rapper is pushing back his tour until next year. But, before you freak out, he has a really, really good reason: his family.
Ex-USC gynecologist accused in sex crimes gives up license
George Tyndall, a former university gynecologist who's facing 29 counts of sex crimes, has surrendered his medical license, the Medical Board of California said.
Breathe, focus, headset: Women turning to VR in labor
While in labor with her second child, in November 2016, Erin Martucci's doctor suggested an unorthodox option to quell her anxiety about giving birth without the pain relief of an epidural: a virtual-reality headset.
A look at Ireland's old mother and baby homes
The day after Michael O'Flaherty was born, his mother tried to see him. But, she told him, she was stopped by a nun who told her, "Go mind your own business, your baby is gone."
Indian woman gives birth to twins at age 73
A 73-year-old woman in India has given birth to twin girls.
Twin giant panda cubs born in Berlin Zoo
Berlin Zoo welcomed twin giant panda cubs to the world on Saturday, the first time a panda has given birth in Germany.
Denver woman sues after giving birth in jail cell
On July 31, 2018, a very pregnant Diana Sanchez woke up early -- her 5 a.m. breakfast came with contractions.
NC hospital needs volunteers to snuggle newborn babies
Doctors know the healing power of touch, especially for pre-term babies or those born with addiction or other health issues.
Twitter under fire for removing 'vagina' from ads for gynecology book
Twitter removed advertisements for a book on gynecology because they used the word "vagina," a prominent medical practitioner has claimed.
Breast cancer risk linked to hormone therapy can persist for years
Certain hormone replacement therapies have long been tied to an increased risk of breast cancer. Now, new research suggests that in some cases, that risk can persist for more than a decade.
Surgeon General warns pregnant women, youth about pot risks
US Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams has a warning for pregnant women and teens when it comes to weed.
Eggs extracted from last 2 northern white rhinos may save species
Only beeps from medical monitoring equipment broke the silence as veterinarians harvested eggs from the last two northern white rhinos on the planet.
Blood donations in Nigeria aided by Google maps
Joseph Kalu makes his way on his motorbike past the frustrated motorists blaring their car horns in the heavy traffic in Lagos, Nigeria's commercial nerve center.
