December 19, 2025

COVID Vaccine During Pregnancy Reduces Risk Of Preterm Birth

Pregnant women who get the COVID-19 vaccine are less likely to have a preterm birth, a new study says.

December 2, 2025

Quitting a GLP-1 Before Pregnancy Linked to Higher Weight Gain, Complications

Women who stop taking a GLP-1 weight loss/diabetes medication just prior to a pregnancy appear to be at higher odds for excess weight gain and complications while pregnant, new research shows.

November 20, 2025

U.S. Making No Progress In Protecting Pregnancy Health, March Of Dimes Report Card Says

The United States has received another barely passing pregnancy health grade from the March of Dimes after another year in which 1 out of 10 babies were born prematurely.

November 20, 2025

General Anesthesia May Be Safe For C-sections, Analysis Argues

Women undergoing a Cesarean section delivery typically have the procedure while awake, with only a nerve blocker protecting them from the pain.

November 7, 2025

New Study Links Wildfire Smoke to Premature Births

Wildfire smoke may do more than harm the lungs.