Between 14-23 percent of women will experience symptoms of depression during pregnancy, according to the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.

Pregnant women and new mothers need more attention when it comes to screening for depression, according to recommendations issued Tuesday by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force.

Ellen Francis, PhD, discusses the benefits, challenges, and future implications of implementing earlier diabetes screening for pregnant women.

Routine screening of all pregnant women for vitamin D deficiency is not recommended, according to new guidelines issued by the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG). Although ...

Most pregnant women who need help for anxiety or depression don’t have the chance to get it.

A new consensus guideline recommend screening women during pregnancy who have high risk for obstructive sleep apnea, such as those with obesity, hypertension or diabetes.“There are not enough ...

Universal screening of pregnant women, with treatment of abnormalities in those considered to be at low risk for thyroid disease during the first trimester, might decrease adverse fetal outcomes.

Do you have a loved one who's currently expecting, or are you pregnant yourself? Many pregnant women, new mothers, and those that care for them fear postpartum depression. They’ve heard stories ...