Many medicines are relatively safe to take while you are pregnant, but some are not.

The effects of high blood pressure during pregnancy vary depending on the disorder and other factors.

Children born to mothers who gain excess weight during pregnancy are at higher risk of obesity, both during childhood and as teens.

Scientists first suggested a link between neural tube birth defects and diet in the 1950s.

If a woman contracts toxoplasmosis during pregnancy, there is a possibility that her unborn child will be infected.

Vitamin A is a chemical that is essential to sustain human life and must be provided in adequate amounts through food or other dietary suppl...

Cocaine use during pregnancy can affect a pregnant woman and her unborn baby in many ways.

Marijuana is often mistakenly viewed as a "safe" drug.

Almost all women can and should be physically active during pregnancy.

Many healthcare providers recommend that a woman who is thinking about becoming pregnant see a healthcare provider to ensure she is in good ...