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Getting IVF Without Insurance Is More Likely to Lead to Twins

Couples whose health insurance does not cover the cost of IVF may be more likely to end up with twins and triplets.

Gaining Too Much Weight While Pregnant Could Stick With You

Overweight women who gain more than the recommended amount of weight during pregnancy are more likely to keep that weight after their baby is born.

Surviving Childhood Cancer Will Not Affect Pregnancy

Female survivors of childhood cancer do not appear to be at any increased risk for major complications during pregnancy.

Childbirth May Becoming More Complicated

A study suggests childbirth and deliveries are becoming more complicated.

Birth Control Pills Can Affect Who Women Are Attarcted To

Taking birth control pills may alter who women are attracted to, making them choose a fatherly figure, rather than "Mr. Right Now".

Miscarriage Treatment Does Not Affect Fertility

A new study finds the type of treatment a woman gets after an early miscarriage does not affect her future fertility.

It Helps To Treat Pregnant Women With Even Mild Gestational Diabetes

Treating pregnant women for even mild cases of gestational diabetes is beneficial.

Parents Choose Popular Names for Their Babies

New research shows parents often look at what's popular when deciding what to name their baby.

Three Sets of Twins

Not one, not two...THREE sets of twins!

UCSD Birth Center: Choosing Natural Child Birth

More and more women are choosing Natural Child Birth.

Babies Born to Obese Mothers Are At Risk of Heart Defects

Women who are overweight or obese before they get pregnant appear to be at an increased risk of having babies with heart defects.

BPA Exposure Could Cause Agression in Young Girls

A study suggests prenatal exposure to the chemical bisphenol A could lead to more aggressive and hyperactive behavior in girls.

More Than 1 Million Preemies Die Each Year Worldwide

A March of Dimes report finds more than 1 million babies worldwide die each year because they are premature.

Using Antidepressants During Pregnancy Could Hurt the Baby

A new study suggests using certain types of antidepressants during pregnancy may lead to problems with the baby.

Babies Born to Mother's With the Flu Are At Risk of Heart Disease

Babies born around the height of the 1918 flu pandemic were more likely to develop heart disease.

Exercising While Pregnant May Help Reduce Birth Weights

Women pregnant for the first time may avoid large newborns if they exercise regularly.

Pregnancy and Obesity

Doctors are looking at the links between obesity in children and the obseity of their parents at pregnancy and working with the parents on better diets and fitness.

C-Section Rise

One of three babies in this country are now born by surgery.

Unusual Pregnancy

An Arkansas woman is pregnant with two babies and believes that they are not to be twins.

Double Pregnancy: Is It Possible?

NBC's Dr. Nancy Snyderman talks about the medical rarity of a woman having multiple pregnancies at the same time.

Wrong Embryo

A couple expecting a baby has found out that the woman is carrying someone else's baby.

Home Versus Hospital Births

Babies born at planned home births with registered midwives are just as likely to survive as babies born in the hospital, according to a new study.

Births in New Orleans Have Dropped 70%

The number of women giving birth in New Orleans dropped 70% after Hurricane Katrina, according to new statistics from the CDC.

Epilepsy and Pregnancy

Epilepsy and Pregnancy

New Guidelines for Depression During Pregnancy

Two leading physician organizations have issued new guidelines for women trying to determine the best treatment for depression during pregnancy.

Low Birth Weight Could Increase Risk for Osteoperosis Later

Babies born at a low birthweight may have an increased risk for osteoperosis.

Diaperless Training

Pei Lee and Paul Chang are the happy if not exhausted parents to Megan...Melissa...Matilda...And Molly. They decided to ditch diapers when firstborn Megan developed eczema and diaper rashes.

Pregnancy, Asthma, and Doctors

Pregnancy, Asthma, and Doctors

Salt Cravings Might Be Inherited from Your Mother.

Salt Cravings Might Be Inherited from Your Mother.

Inducing Labor Does Not Increase Risk for C-Section

Inducing labor does not increase the risk a woman will need a c-section, contrary to popular belief.

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