At her first prenatal appointment for her first pregnancy, Shana Westlake of Beacon, New York, remembers entering her OB-GYN’s office full of anxiety. “They took my blood pressure, and it was through ...

Some women rush to their doctor just days after getting a positive pregnancy test, but Dr. L. Joy Baker said she often sees patients for the first time just weeks or even days before they give ...

A recent March of Dimes report finds a decline in those getting early prenatal care. Experts explain why that's an issue and what needs to change.

At 8 weeks pregnant, it may be too early to detect a baby's heartbeat using a handheld Doppler. An ultrasound is the most accurate way to confirm a heartbeat in early pregnancy. If no heartbeat is ...