Some pregnant women are at higher risk than others for having their baby too early. These women are often given a medication to reduce risks to their babies.

It may sound obvious to say drivers should wear their seatbelts. For pregnant women, however, this warning is especially important to protect their child as well.

Puberty is an important milestone on the road to growing up. But hitting puberty early may lead some kids to try adult substances earlier than other kids.

More awareness exists today about postpartum depression than in the past. But now women are becoming aware of another concern — prenatal depression.

Women who have overcome fertility problems know the joy of finally becoming pregnant. But their infertility history may help them prepare for the pregnancy as well.

The environment around a pregnant woman can influence a growing baby. High levels of pollution may be one thing that affects a developing baby.

By the time a mother's due date nears, she's often more than ready to meet her child and lose the big tummy. But an extra week or two at term may be a good thing.

For different reasons, preemies are known to face greater challenges than other children as they grow up. The closer to full term a child's birth is, the greater the likelihood is of good health.

Babies born very early during pregnancy can be at risk of having developmental issues. But how exactly are preterm offspring's lives affected?

As flu season approaches, the time to protect yourself with the flu vaccine is here. For women who are pregnant, it is especially important to get protection from influenza.