If you have a chronic health condition like high blood pressure, or if something unexpected comes up during pregnancy, your healthcare provider may refer you to a maternal-fetal medicine specialist ...

Not every pregnancy follows a straight path. At UChicago Medicine, maternal-fetal medicine specialists help parents understand risks, make informed decisions and feel supported every step of the way.

Research measured fetal movements in 51 pregnant women and found that higher frequencies were strongly linked to greater maternal attachment. Paying conscious attention to these signals may be a ...

Heart rate is an important sign of fetal health, yet few technologies exist to easily and inexpensively track fetal heart rates outside of doctors' offices. This can create risks for pregnancies in ...

More women are turning to marijuana to treat pregnancy-related illnesses, but experts warn of possible adverse side effects. Cannabis use is rising among pregnant women — especially during the first ...