You may have heard of doctors recommending bed rest during pregnancy if they are concerned about a health condition that could cause complications or premature labor. Today, “bed rest,” or minimizing physical activity, is no longer recommended for most patients during pregnancy.

When you’re expecting, it’s natural to be excited and anxious about your delivery day. Even though your due date is three to four weeks away, you may already have a hospital bag packed.

Scheduling an appointment with an obstetrician or gynecologist isn’t always about pelvic exams and Pap smears.

Question: Is it possible to have twins if they don't run in my family? Answered by maternal-fetal medicine specialist Maggie Kuhlmann, MD.

I'm pregnant for the first time and I have pain in the upper left side by my ribs – is this normal?

Congenital syphilis occurs when a pregnant person infected with the organism responsible for syphilis (Treponema pallidum) transmits that infection to the fetus via the placenta. Recently, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported a tenfold increase in congenital syphilis in the past 10 years.

Welcoming a new baby can be one of your most joyful and memorable experiences. But the days and weeks after can be overwhelming as you learn how to care for your new infant and juggle your new role alongside many other responsibilities.

Join OB-GYN Melissa Ann Mathes, MD, as she discusses coping with the emotional stress of infertility and the next steps.

Being told you have a high-risk pregnancy can seem scary, but it's just a way for doctors to make sure that you and your baby get the attention you need. While you may need extra care and monitoring, most expecting mothers make it through their pregnancies with little to no complications.

For many new mothers, taking on the role of caring for a new baby is a joyful time, but it can also be very stressful and emotional.