FUTURE STUDIES. WELL, IN TONIGHT’S WOMAN’S DOCTOR, PREGNANCY COMES WITH MANY SYMPTOMS, BUT HAVING A HEALTHY MOM IS A TOP PRIORITY, SO IF YOU PLAN ON BECOMING PREGNANT, YOU MAY WANT TO SPECIFICALLY ASK ...

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Ozempic and Wegovy share the common side effects of nausea and appetite loss, but there is one lesser-known risk factor that isn’t mentioned nearly as often. The two semaglutide-containing medications ...

Pregnancy complicated by diabetes—whether pre-existing type 1, type 2, or gestational diabetes—requires heightened vigilance regarding illness prevention. Approximately 10% of pregnancies involve ...

At age 34, Leah Bahrencu was the picture of heart health. “I’m a group fitness instructor and nutrition coach,” says Bahrencu, who lives in Austin, Texas. But after she got pregnant with twins, her OB ...

PHOENIX — A growing number of pregnant women in Arizona are showing up with heart issues — and even having heart attacks — related to their pregnancy. Dr. Smriti Rana, an obstetrician and gynecologist ...

Based on study findings, women with hypertensive disorders during pregnancy may need additional testing and interventions to prevent future heart disease. Hispanic women who developed signs of high ...

Several risk factors present during pregnancy have been associated with autism. Some, like older parental age and use of certain antiepileptic drugs, have strong research support. Others, such as ...

New research tracks how THC exposure during pregnancy disrupts fetal brain development and leads to sustained structural ...

A surprising thing is happening to some women on weight-loss drugs who’ve struggled with fertility issues: They’re getting pregnant. That’s leading to questions about the safety of medications from ...

Motherhood is supposed to be a wonderful and fulfilling experience. Pregnancy, childbirth, and caring for a new infant are considered to be a time of great joy. This is true for many new mothers. But ...