Childhood obesity poses a large health problem for the United States. Yet, there is still very little data on when the risk for obesity begins.

The rate of human development is the fastest during the first trimester of pregnancy. Fetal growth restrictions during this time could affect the baby's future health.

Some newborns have breathing problems after birth, and according to a recent study, antidepressants taken during pregnancy may have a small role in these breathing problems.

During pregnancy, women who have never had diabetes can develop high blood sugar, which can affect mother and child. With cases of gestational diabetes rising, women are being urged to get tested.

While a cup of coffee can give you an extra boost of energy to power through your day, it may provide a memory boost as well.

Women with epilepsy usually need to take medications to treat the condition even while they are pregnant. But how do those medications affect their developing babies?

Receiving quality prenatal care means ensuring that you protect both yourself and your unborn child from disease. One recommendation for this is getting the flu vaccine.

The CDC recently released the final numbers on births in the US in 2012.

Nut allergies can be challenging to manage in children and dangerous if the allergy is severe. But it's possible mom's diet could play a role in her child's risk.

Women who take antidepressants may wonder about taking them while pregnant. One concern has involved increasing their children's risk of certain conditions like autism.