Interstitial ectopic pregnancy (IEP) is a rare form of ectopic pregnancy that occurs when a fertilized egg implants in or ...

Pregnant and lactating women have been historically excluded from drug trials, even though many rely on medications to manage pain, mental health and chronic disease.

A molar pregnancy cannot be carried to term and usually results in a miscarriage early in the pregnancy.

Henneberg is a family physician and author. When I ask a patient at her first prenatal exam what medicines she’s taking, she usually says, “none.” Those who were previously taking prescription or over ...

Nausea and vomiting are very common in pregnancy, especially during the first trimester, due to rapid hormone changes. Though it’s called “morning sickness,” it can occur at any time of day and at any ...

Researchers found that severe morning sickness—"hyperemesis gravidarum"—increases mental health risk by more than 50 percent.

An upcoming report from the US Department of Health and Human services is likely to link the development of autism in children to a common over-the-counter pain reliever, and it will reference a form ...

It was anything but a bundle of joy. A woman was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of cancer after experiencing symptoms that led doctors to initially believe she was pregnant. But instead of ...

Elizabeth Cooney is a cardiovascular disease reporter at STAT, covering heart, stroke, and metabolic conditions. You can reach Liz on Signal at LizC.22. Theresa Gaffney is the lead Morning Rounds ...