July 21, 2022

Childbirth Now Costs Nearly $3,000 for Insured Americans

Better have some savings stored up before you rush to the delivery room: A new analysis shows the average out-of-pocket expense for delivering a child in the United States is nearly $3,000, even if you're insured.

July 18, 2022

Chemicals Found in Cosmetics, Plastics Linked to Preterm Delivery

Phthalates, chemicals that are typically used to strengthen plastics, are in millions of products people use every day, but a new analysis confirms their link to a higher risk for preterm births.

June 30, 2022

What's the Best Timing for COVID Shots in Pregnancy?

Getting a COVID-19 vaccine during pregnancy can help protect both mother and baby.

May 26, 2022

U.S. Rate for a Dangerous Pregnancy Complication Doubled in 12 Years

Rates of dangerous high blood pressure problems during pregnancy more than doubled in the United States between 2007 and 2019, a new study finds.

May 26, 2022

C-Sections Won't Raise Baby's Odds for Food Allergies

Babies delivered by cesarean section are no more likely to have food allergies during their first year of life than other infants, according to an Australian study.