The article, What to Know Before Your First Prenatal Visit, features insights from Dr. Rachel O'Keefe, OBGYN Expert of West Bloomfield, MI, in HelloNation.

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 ...

Prenatal care is essential for ensuring the healthy development of a baby and lowering the risk of birth defects. Regular antenatal check-ups help doctors monitor fetal growth, identify potential ...

Some women rush to their doctor just days after getting a positive pregnancy test, but Dr. L. Joy Baker said she often sees patients for the first time just weeks or even days before they give ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Pre-pregnancy depression was linked to an elevated risk for e-cigarette and cigarette use during late pregnancy ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . ACOG updated its prenatal care guidance to emphasize a more patient-centered approach. The guidance recommends ...

In cases of mild congenital heart defects, more prenatal visits are associated with greater likelihood of appropriate delivery at a community hospital, according to a study published in JAMA Network ...

Across California, including Alameda and San Francisco counties,  Medi-Cal is working to address maternal concerns by ...