Erin Davis/Axios Visuals The mortality rate for Black mothers in the U.S. has not improved, per data released Wednesday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Why it matters: The pregnancy ...

The figure shows the difference in stillbirth rates by country between 2010 and 2021, broken down into unexplained ...

Background. Early maternal age at first birth and elevated parity may have long-term consequences for the health of women as they age. Both are known risk factors for obstetrical complications ...

A surprising benefit of later-life pregnancies is their potential link to longevity. "Women who have their last child after 30, 35 or 40 in some studies, we do see that they live longer," she said.

Shweta Patel, an obstetrician-gynecologist based in Winter Garden, Florida, told Newsweek about the increased risk of complications for women who are pregnant over the age of 35. These include ...

New moms who just have had twins run a high risk of heart disease in the next weeks and months, a new study suggests.

Maternal age and NSAID use during the preconception period were associated with a longer time to pregnancy among women with SpA.

Study reveals the impact of X chromosome on brain aging in women. Learn how maternal and paternal X chromosome can influence cognitive abilities.

The stillbirth rate in Europe has been steadily improving over the last few decades, but there are some exceptions. In Germany and Belgium, rates have significantly increased since 2010, while other ...

Discover the latest CDC report on maternal mortality rates in 2023, revealing a drop for all but Black women. Learn about the analysis of age and race ...