Pregnancy significantly affects the thyroid gland and its function due to increased metabolic needs. For example, a maternal body requires 40% to 100% more thyroid hormones to meet the needs of the ...

Allison Misconin was told that the ovarian cyst spotted early in her pregnancy was normal — but during her 20-week ultrasound, her doctor labeled the mass as "suspicious." She was told her next stop ...

High blood pressure in pregnancy is common and often silent. With close monitoring and care, most parents and babies do just ...

When you’re expecting a baby, keeping an eye on your health becomes even more important. One key step many people take is the ...