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 ...

Sexually transmitted infections can cause devastating complications during a pregnancy. If left untreated an STI can have serious long-term health effects on expecting parents, and the developing baby ...

Demand for emergency contraception is highest after New Year’s Eve, according to a new study. (Getty Images) Sales of emergency contraception surge after New Year’s Eve, and experts say unprotected ...

Prevention, screening, and vaccination are vital for managing infection risk during pregnancy due to altered maternal immunity.

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A world-first study has found low-dose aspirin may treat flu-induced blood vessel inflammation, creating better blood flow to the placenta during pregnancy. A world-first study has found low-dose ...

Teenage pregnancy is a significant issue that affects many communities worldwide. Addressing this topic with teenagers is crucial for preventing unwanted pregnancies. Open and honest discussions can ...

IUDs, implants most effective for preventing pregnancy More U.S. women get pregnant using short-acting birth-control methods such as pills, patches and vaginal rings than with IUDs and implants -- ...

U.S. New Mexico Sen. Martin Heinrich introduced the Maternal and Infant Syphilis Prevention Act, which would guide states on best practices to prevent pregnant women from passing the disease on to ...

MICHIGAN (WNEM) - A new website provides potentially life-saving information about maternal health warning signs. Hear Her Michigan, created by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Women with greater calcium intake were 24% less likely to develop hypertensive disorders of pregnancy. Those ...