Many women are now choosing to give birth later in life. However, older age has often been associated with abnormal fetal development.

When a pregnant woman experiences pain, fever or inflammation, it's important for her to know what medications she can safely take.

Some women take hormone medications to help with menopausal symptoms. It's possible that these medications protect their eyesight as well.

Many women use hormone replacement therapy to help with menopause symptoms. But the treatment does carry some increased risks for developing other medical conditions.

For those who desperately want to have a child, it can be a long and emotional journey to try to get pregnant. Yet a wide range of infertility services exist.

The rate of human development is the fastest during the first trimester of pregnancy. Fetal growth restrictions during this time could affect the baby's future health.

Many mothers experience symptoms of depression after giving birth. A new review showed that the severity and length of postpartum depression varied widely between women.

Some newborns have breathing problems after birth, and according to a recent study, antidepressants taken during pregnancy may have a small role in these breathing problems.

During pregnancy, women who have never had diabetes can develop high blood sugar, which can affect mother and child. With cases of gestational diabetes rising, women are being urged to get tested.

Women with epilepsy usually need to take medications to treat the condition even while they are pregnant. But how do those medications affect their developing babies?