Janell Green Smith, a certified nurse-midwife and doctor of nursing practice in South Carolina, chose her career because of ...

Eskenazi Health has announced two new initiatives aimed at improving maternal health following a year-long effort to assess ...

Nirsevimab may offer infants stronger protection against severe respiratory syncytial virus than maternal vaccination, ...

Maternal exposure to TNF inhibition does not significantly increase infection risk in newborns, according to findings ...

By studying genetic data from nearly 140,000 IVF embryos, scientists have with unprecedented detail revealed why fewer than ...

The campaign collaborates with 48 hospitals and providers to improve postpartum care during the fourth trimester.

Jan. 23 marks “Maternal Health Awareness Day,” and advocates say it’s a time to raise awareness of the health risks of ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Eva Epker covers what to know about and how to improve women's health. Apr 30, 2025, 12:30pm EDT In 1894, a statue of Dr. James ...

Children born to mothers who consume a high-fat, high-sugar diet during pregnancy and breastfeeding face a higher risk of ...

A South Carolina midwife who dedicated her life’s work to preventing maternal deaths died from childbirth complications ...

A maternal health policy forum at Birmingham City Hall focused on the disparities Black women face in accessing health care during and after pregnancy, with discussions on improving maternal health ...