Before a woman becomes pregnant, it is important for her to have good nutrition and a healthy lifestyle.

Getting early and regular prenatal care is important for both you and the developing baby.

Prenatal testing provides information about your baby's health before he or she is born.

Research shows that a mother's milk is affected only slightly by the foods she eats.

Studies have shown that women often lose 3 to 5 percent of their bone mass during breastfeeding, although it is rapidly recovered after wean...

During pregnancy, the baby growing in its mother's womb needs plenty of calcium to develop its skeleton.

Maternal death continues to be the international standard by which a nation's commitment to women's status and their health can be evaluated...

Before you become pregnant, it is best to have dental checkups every 6 months to keep your teeth and gums healthy.

You might think herbs are safe because they are "natural." But, except for some vitamins, little is known about using herbal or di...

When deciding whether or not to use a medicine in pregnancy, you and your doctor need to talk about the medicine's benefits and the risks.