The OB Panel, also called a Prenatal Panel, is a group of ACOG-recommended tests used for routine prenatal care during the first part of...

Sickness or vomiting in the first trimester is common and may be the first sign that you are pregnant. You may have a queasy feeling and...

Leg cramps are short but painful muscle contractions. They are most common in the second and third trimesters of pregnancy. Causes...

Heartburn, also called acid indigestion or dyspepsia, is a very common discomfort in pregnancy. The muscles of the stomach may be slower...

Gastroenteritis means infection or inflammation in the digestive system. It is usually a short-term illness and is not serious. However,...

During the second trimester, you will start noticing the baby’s regular movement and activity. Around 20 weeks, start getting familiar...

Nurse-midwives, or "certified nurse-midwives" (CNMs), are masters-prepared or doctorally-prepared nurses who have first completed...

Constipation is a common discomfort in pregnancy. Constipation may be caused by hormonal changes, pressure from the baby on the bowel,...

What to do when you get sick? Did you know many symptoms are part of the natural healing process? When your body has an infection or...

Navigating the different vaccination options available for the sick season can be overwhelming. Our vaccination guide helps you...

What is Sickle Cell Disease (SCD)? Sickle cell disease (SCD) is an inherited disorder of the red blood cells. Healthy red blood cells are...

What is Listeria? Listeria , also known as listeriosis, is a food-borne disease caused by the bacterium L. monocytogenes. It can make you...

The Center for Health Equity (CHE), in collaboration with community experts and UCSF researchers, developed a Maternity Care Experiences...

July is dedicated to raising awareness about preventing group B strep disease in babies during pregnancy and early infancy. Group B...

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Women in the United States are more likely to die following pregnancy-related complications -- compared to women...

(photo credit: CDC’s Let’s Stop HIV Together Campaign) WHAT IS HIV? HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is a virus that attacks the cells...

Your baby is growing! Learn more about the exciting milestones of your baby's growth and development from weeks 1 to 40.

Nutrition before, during, and after pregnancy is important. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommends a daily...

(Photo credit: Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images) What is Mifepristone? Mifepristone (MIF-e-PRIS-stone) is an FDA-approved drug that is used...

Evidence shows that the type of support doulas provide can contribute to: Lowering unnecessary C-sections rates Delivering healthier...