Maternal stress could leave epigenetic imprints on genes in the placenta associated with cortisol -- a necessary hormone for fetal development -- and this would affect the baby's development from very ...

Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images Amy Schumer wishes she knew a little more about pregnancy before becoming a mom. "It's really hard ...

Certain nausea medicines, such as pyridoxine (vitamin B6) and Unisom (doxylamine), are safe to take during pregnancy to help ease morning sickness symptoms.

Low vitamin D levels in the first trimester of pregnancy are associated with higher rates of preterm birth and decreased fetal length, according to a new study led by researchers in the Department of ...

Jen Moore, 35, a former wedding cake baker, said she was unable to stand up straight when she first began experiencing painful periods as a girl of 11 years old.

Medically reviewed by Laura Young Up to 91% of people who get periods experience period cramps. Many also report experiencing ...

New research indicates that a natural compound found in the skin of grapes, blueberries and raspberries has the potential to ...

Herbalists believe its shape in lobes and notches is a signature tune. By this, they mean the shape is a secret code for which organs in the body a herbal plant is created to maintain in good health ...