A compelling new study from researchers at King's College London has found that if a pregnant mother suffers depression, it can result in notable biological changes in her baby. This is the first ...

In a new study, researchers show that elevated levels of proteins related to cellular senescence, or aging, in the blood and the placenta are linked to this form of heart failure. A form of heart ...

Reproductive biology in ruminants encompasses a complex interplay of hormonal signals, genetic regulation and biochemical communication between the developing conceptus and the maternal reproductive ...

Pregnant women are often encouraged to avoid stress, and new research only bolsters that recommendation. Researchers have linked maternal stress to premature aging and an increased risk of diseases ...

Pregnancy causes a massive number of stressful and drastic changes in a person's body. Pregnancy can also lead to a host of complications, both before and after birth; these can include gestational ...

Despite the glossy maternity shoots and glowing skin touted by the internet, pregnancy can take a lot out of birthing parents, both emotionally and physically. And while most people are aware that ...

Peripartum cardiomyopathy is a rare form of heart failure that occurs in women during late pregnancy or early postpartum, and one in which the cause remains largely unknown In a new study, Mass ...