DMC doctor shares practical tips for a safer birth and smoother recovery

There are many reasons why women may see complications within pregnancy, one of them being social.

The program makes the services of a doula available to pregnant women with Medicaid. It can make a big impact for low-income pregnant women with Medicaid.

Michigan is one step closer to allowing paid surrogacy contracts following a vote in the State Senate Tuesday.

Having a baby is a happy occasion, but let’s be honest, there’s some stress involved as well.

The SisterFriends Detroit program helps connect people with programs and resources to help new mothers and their babies thrive.

Lindsay Lohan is expecting her first child.

I am so excited to finally share that my husband Kevin and I are expecting a baby this spring!

An ectopic pregnancy is an example of a dangerous health situation, and has been presented as one of many reasons why medical abortions are necessary for pregnant people

In the wake of the recent Supreme Court decision and growing concern over a woman’s reproductive rights, there is now an increased demand for morning-after pills. The morning-after pill, whose most well-known trade name is “Plan B,” does not cause an abortion. It is intended as emergency contraception for use immediately after unprotected intercourse, but there is some confusion and even controversy over these pills.

The study was funded by the National Institutes of Health.

Births at U-M jumped 10-15% during a six month span in 2021.

The right to abortions has been widely debated among Americans and lawmakers alike in recent years -- a debate that has nearly reached a boiling point today, given that the U.S. Supreme Court is expected to decide this summer whether to overturn a landmark 1973 abortion ruling.

The right to abortions has been widely debated among Americans and lawmakers alike in recent years -- a debate that has nearly reached a boiling point today, given a new Texas law that could potentially impact national abortion regulations.

There’s new evidence that getting vaccinated against COVID while pregnant can also provide protection to the baby.

Why are stretch marks treated differently from so many other skin issues?

A ballot drive being launched in Michigan would protect a woman's right to an abortion in case the U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v.

New research focused on health risks in mothers more than six weeks postpartum.

U.S. News & World Report ranks U-M's Von Voigtlander Hospital among best hospitals in country.

Last summer, we asked: “Are you or your partner pregnant -- or have you delivered in the past few months?” ... “We want to hear from you.”

Rachel Hulshoff was 35-weeks pregnant with her first child when she tested positive for COVID.

A growing amount of deliberately false information about the COVID vaccine is being targeted specifically at women who are pregnant, according to experts.

Washtenaw County Prosecutor Eli Savit condemns new abortion ban in Texas.

Two leading organizations that represent OB-GYN groups are now calling for anyone pregnant to get vaccinated against COVID.

Pregnancy: It's not all aches, pains and morning sickness! Carrying a child has been shown to help ease symptoms in some of these cases.

In 2016, Valerie Collignon gave birth at 35 weeks, which resulted in a week-long NICU stay that she described as “traumatizing.”

Experts at Michigan Medicine have used modeling to predict an upcoming baby boom.

A new study from the University of Michigan has found a connection between exposure to widely used herbicides and premature births.

Hilary Blevins wasn’t sure if she’d ever be a mom.

In writing this series, I’ve enjoyed hearing and learning about what’s been different, how people have been coping and adapting, and think about my own family’s timing and how we’ll manage it all.

It certainly wasn’t planned this way, but Claire Nackashi had to deal with almost every aspect of her pregnancy, pandemic-style.

DETROIT – Many people have questions about the COVID-19 vaccine as it’s being rolled out to more people in Michigan. Read More: Local 4′s Dr. Frank McGeorge answers COVID vaccine questions“Does my beard impact my mask’s effectiveness?”The two most important considerations about masks are filtration and fit. You don’t have to shave the beard off to get a more snug mask fit, just be aware that it does impact its effectiveness. Secondly, we don’t know if it’s possible for vaccinated people to asymptomatically spread coronavirus. “We’re buying a dog from a breeder who told us their family had COVID, is it possible for the puppy to infect us?”Probably not.

DETROIT – Many people have questions about the COVID-19 vaccine as it’s being rolled out to more people in Michigan. Read More: Local 4′s Dr. Frank McGeorge answers COVID vaccine questions“Should I get the vaccine if I’m pregnant or trying to conceive?”Unfortunately, the answer is complicated with differing opinions. There were a very small number of women in the Phase 3 vaccine trials who became pregnant after their first dose and no adverse outcomes were found. Until there is more definitive safety information, the CDC recommends people who are pregnant and eligible for the vaccine may choose to be vaccinated. It recommends pregnant people to not use an MRNA vaccine in pregnancy unless the benefit of vaccinating a pregnant woman outweighs the potential vaccine risks.

Past studies have shown that women who go through menopause before the age of 45 have an increased risk of early death, cognitive decline, osteoporosis and cardiovascular disease.

WASHINGTON – Pregnant women should avoid a group of common pain relievers including Advil and Aleve for the last four months of pregnancy, federal health officials said Thursday, expanding the warning from three months. They can lead to kidney problems in the fetus that can result in low levels of amniotic fluid that fills the womb. In one exception, the FDA said the new warning does not apply to low-dose aspirin when recommended by a doctor. Federal regulators said they decided to extend the warning after finding 35 cases of the amniotic fluid problem reported to the FDA and reviewing similar examples in published research. Use of the pain relievers reduced amniotic fluid in as little as two days, in some cases, the FDA said.

In an effort to be proactive about her health, last summer, Julianne C. scheduled a test. She had no idea where it would lead: Namely, to two life-changing discoveries.

Author’s note: This is not MY personal story, per se, (despite the “my pandemic pregnancy” headline), but a story told by our readers, week by week. Today’s is shared by Yvonne.

When Kayla Molina found out she was pregnant, she felt excited, hopeful and optimistic.

When she was six months along in her pregnancy, Patricia Alvarez tested positive for coronavirus.

When Delicia Garza’s newborn daughter underwent surgery, an operation that required an overnight hospital stay, the San Antonio woman said it felt like the walls were closing in on her.

When Hillary Calhoun’s fertility doctor brought her in for a procedure and then a nurse called her just a few short business days later, asking her to come into the office immediately, the now-36-year-old had a hunch something wasn’t right.

Going though in vitro fertilization, or IVF, under normal circumstances, can be a challenge, both mentally and physically -- and for some, that’s phrasing it mildly.

Are you or your partner pregnant -- or have you delivered in the past few months? We want to hear from you.

Can a pregnant woman spread the coronavirus to her fetus? Its possible, but it seems to be relatively rare and scientists think they know why that is. Many viruses can cross the placenta and infect a fetus in the womb, and evidence has been growing that the coronavirus sometimes can too. In another, a newborn had certain coronavirus antibodies that are unable to cross the placenta, so they could not have come from the mother. A report from France gave even stronger evidence of in-the-womb infection, and that newborn was very ill at birth.

Whether you’re pregnant now or you were hoping to be in the next few months, this might feel like an overwhelming time, living through the current coronavirus, or COVID-19, pandemic. Time magazine recently reported that fact in an article this week about COVID-19 and how it relates to pregnant women. Yes, pregnant women are generally more susceptible to viruses, for example, the flu. It’s true that there’s limited information and published literature about exactly how susceptible pregnant women are to COVID-19, and the severity of infection. If you’re pregnant or had been trying for a baby, stay in even better contact with your doctor or health care provider.