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 ...

Going to the doctor, although necessary, can be a bit daunting, especially when you factor in exam anxiety at the OB-GYN. “Going to the OB-GYN often includes discussing sensitive topics, many that ...

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. Getting prenatal care in the first trimester helps ...

Most pregnant people receive prenatal care today in much the same way their mothers or grandmothers would have decades ago: 12 to 14 one-on-one visits in a doctor’s office over the course of their ...

As your child transitions to adulthood, one of the most important things you can do is to empower them with knowledge about their body and their reproductive health. And that begins with talking to ...

Finding access to lower cost prenatal care is important for ensuring a stress-free and well-supported pregnancy, including perinatal and postpartum services. Prenatal care can help those expecting to ...

When you find out you’re pregnant, your to-do list instantly becomes much longer. There are people to tell, nurseries to decorate and names to consider. You also need to establish where you’ll receive ...