Postpartum depression is the most common complication of childbirth, striking approximately 15 percent of new mothers each year.

The World Health Organization is voicing concern that pregnant women and other people at high risk for swine flu are refusing to get vaccinated.

The "eat for two" saying is put to rest in this study of healthy habits during pregnancy. Monitoring caloric intake can be vital to health during and after pregnancy. Read on to learn more.

Baby-protecting folic acid is getting renewed attention: Not only does it fight spina bifida and some related abnormalities, new research shows it also may prevent premature birth and heart defects.

Most women whould keep active while pregnant, experts say.

Women who breastfeed their babies may be lowering their own risk of a heart attack, heart disease or stroke, research suggests.

Parents all know that children make it harder to do some of the most enjoyable adult things. Bluntly put, kids can get between you.

File this under the "no duh" category: Traditional parenting methods that focus on breastfeeding, disclipline and high expectations are most likely to produce well-adjusted and able children, a study has shown.

Could a simple blood test help predict a pregnant woman's risk for developing postpartum depression?

Research links soaring incidence of the mysterious neurological disorder to fetal and infant exposure to pesticides, viruses, household chemicals.