pregnancy

Obstetrical emergency departments are a new aspect of some hospitals that can inflate medical bills for even the easiest, healthiest births. Just ask baby Gus' parents about their $2,755 ER charge.

Vaccine safety is still a concern for pregnant people who must choose whether to take the shot without knowing the long-term effects. Could this recent study help in the decision-making?

Only a third of pregnant Americans are vaccinated for COVID-19, despite being at far higher risk for complications and death.

Dr. Washington Hill has worked as an OB-GYN for more than 50 years, and specializes in high-risk pregnancies.

Heat waves are getting longer and more intense with climate change, which increases the risk of preterm birth. Pregnant women often don't hear about the dangers.

AdventHealth Orlando’s director of high-risk pregnancy care, Dr Rachel Humphrey, says she’s optimistic the worst of the latest surge is behind us, but she’s still treating very sick patients.

Pregnant people have suppressed immune systems, so doctors say they need to consider the urgency of getting vaccinated, particularly given that the delta variant is so contagious.

Only 23% of those pregnant in the U.S. have had at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, statistics show. And with the delta variant surging, those who are unvaccinated are especially vulnerable.

Amid the pandemic and quarantines, doulas — trained professionals who offer support to expectant mothers — noticed an increased interest in their services.

Top Senate and House budget negotiators met Wednesday but did not make public offers on health care spending.