At 8 weeks pregnant, it may be too early to detect a baby's heartbeat using a handheld Doppler. An ultrasound is the most accurate way to confirm a heartbeat in early pregnancy. If no heartbeat is ...

A new study reveals more pregnant women are suffering heart attacks. Researchers at NYU School of Medicine found the risk rose 25 percent from 2002 to 2014. The research suggests that one possible ...

Pregnancy is a time of big changes for a woman’s body. From morning sickness to growing a new life, it can feel like a mix of joy and challenges. But what if the bond between mother and baby goes ...

Women with common pregnancy complications are at increased risk for cardiovascular and metabolic health problems later in life. But many patients remain unaware of the connection. By Danielle Friedman ...

Anticoagulation management in pregnant women with mechanical heart valves represents a complex clinical challenge that necessitates a delicate balance between reducing maternal thromboembolic risk and ...

Bleeding during pregnancy can be understandably scary, and I feared the worst: another miscarriage. That year, I’d already lost four pregnancies. I went to the hospital, where I was admitted overnight ...