Local representatives and senators were asked for more research funding to prevent pregnancy complications at the Women in Government's 7th annual regional conference, on September, 28.

The number of preterm birth and low birth-weight infants are the most pressing obstetrical issues today, reports Michael Paidas, M.D., associate professor and director of The Program for Thrombosis and Hemostasis in Women's Health in the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences at Yale School of Medicine

A new national survey shows the majority of physicians support over-the-counter (OTC) availability of the emergency contraceptive pill Plan B, but with age restrictions.

Plan B contains high doses of progestin, to interfere with ovulation or prevent fertilization of an egg if taken within 72 hours of sexual intercourse, according to the manufacturer

A new national survey shows the majority of physicians support over-the-counter (OTC) availability of the emergency contraceptive pill Plan B, but with age restrictions.

Plan B contains high doses of progestin, to interfere with ovulation or prevent fertilization of an egg if taken within 72 hours of sexual intercourse, according to the manufacturer

The latest survey from the March of Dimes finds only one-third of women of child-bearing age are taking a multivitamin daily that contains folic acid, a vitamin that can prevent serious birth defects of the brain and spine.

The supplement is so essential the U.S. government requires all enriched grain foods to be fortified with 140 micrograms of folic acid per 100 grams of grain

The latest survey from the March of Dimes finds only one-third of women of child-bearing age are taking a multivitamin daily that contains folic acid, a vitamin that can prevent serious birth defects of the brain and spine.

The supplement is so essential that the U.S. government requires all enriched grain foods to be fortified with 140 micrograms of folic acid per 100 grams of grain