Being obese during pregnancy may raise the likelihood of your infant being apparently bigger, according to a new study.

Artificial sweeteners have become increasingly common. A new study looked at the link between artificial sweetener intake during pregnancy and baby's body mass index (BMI).

Obesity during pregnancy and gestational diabetes may be tied to overly large babies at six months' pregnancy, a new study found.

With nearly one-third of all US children ages 2 to 19 currently overweight or obese, childhood obesity has become an epidemic. Fortunately, this condition is preventable in many cases.

Losing weight may need to be a priority for heavier women who are thinking about getting pregnant.

Pregnancy is an exciting time, but many women have a few anxious moments. Women who have had weight loss surgery may have more anxious moments than others. Some of those moments, however, may not be warranted.

Almost any parent would like to help his or her children be healthier. For those parents or future parents who smoke, here's another reason to quit.

Being healthy doesn't just benefit you — it may benefit your child, too. Mothers-to-be who maintain a healthy weight may boost their child's health as well.

Could a mother's weight before pregnancy affect her future child's health? A new study suggests so.