Prevention

Untreated diabetes during pregnancy can have serious repercussions. Our doctor-approved plan will help you spot the signs and take action to stay safe.

If you devlop gestational diabetes during pregnancy, it's vital that you keep blood sugar levels in check to prevent serious heart conditions in your child.

Iodine is essential for a healthy pregnancy. Find out how much you need and if you're getting enough.

Most moms-to-be only get two ultrasounds during pregnancy — but new research could change that, benefiting moms and babies alike.

Postpartum depression can be life-threatening — and yet, the main treatments for this illness can take weeks to start working. But a new drug called Zulresso just approved by the FDA can take effect in as little as two days.

Are you currently pregnant or planning to conceive? Take these precautions to help prevent getting Zika.

Certain vaccines will protect you and your baby during your pregnancy and afterward. Learn which ones to get and when.

If you’re newly pregnant or planning to become pregnant, you’re likely curious: What exactly is involved in prenatal care?

Researchers at Indiana University at Bloomington have published a study concluding that children of older fathers (45 years or older) may be at more risk of developing psychiatric problems, such as bipolar disorder, autism, psychosis, or ADHD, than c...