Pregnancy entails more than morning sickness and fatigue — it also brings a risk of deep vein thrombosis (DVT), a preventable formation of blood clots in the veins. Pregnant women are five times more ...

Nexplanon is a brand-name birth control implant that a healthcare professional inserts under the skin of your upper arm. It is very effective at preventing pregnancy for up to 3 years. Nexplanon ...

Some medical centers are taking a dramatic step to save mothers and babies after studies have shown too many doctors fail to follow guidelines for preventing pre-eclampsia, a potentially deadly ...

When it comes to family planning, people have different preferences. If you're looking for natural ways to help prevent pregnancy, you may be curious about how food can help. Note that no food can ...

The American Heart Association released a scientific statement on preventing and treating maternal stroke during pregnancy and postpartum.

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