Disruptions in insurance coverage disproportionately affect racial and ethnic minority women before, during and after pregnancy.

After a fetal diagnosis of hypoplastic left heart syndrome with restrictive or intact atrial septum (HLHS-IAS), surgery in utero saved Ryleigh Ostrander’s heart.

Hospital choice, higher maternal BMI and larger baby size increase chances of cesarean deliveries, according to an abstract presented at the Society of Maternal-Fetal Medicine’s annual Pregnancy Meeting.

After receiving a rare prenatal diagnosis, one Michigan Medicine surgeon helped a family’s unborn baby get an experimental utero surgery called fetal endoscopic tracheal occlusion (FETO).

A new Michigan Medicine study finds families may be paying more money out-of-pocket when it comes to delivering a baby.

At Michigan Medicine, specialized spina bifida fetus surgery improves long term outcomes in children diagnosed with the disease.

Life-threatening pregnancy complications found to be higher in women from rural areas vs. urban communities, a new study suggests.

About 1 in 8 women report infertility in the U.S. – but women with higher incomes and education levels are significantly more likely to seek fertility treatment than other groups, according to a new study.

As the number of caesarean deliveries continues to rise, experts call for the widespread adoption of a proven method to improve postpartum healing and recovery.

Motherhood has been a tumultuous journey for Kristie Stolly who suffered from septic shock after giving birth the first time to extremely premature babies.

One mother shares her experience with a rare form of heart failure and the importance of knowing when to advocate for yourself.

A deadly endocrine tumor discovered during a woman’s pregnancy explains years of debilitating symptoms. A complex, six-hour surgery by a Michigan Medicine team kept mom and baby safe.

Usage rates among moms-to-be have spiked in the past decade, with a disparate boost among pregnant women who live in rural counties.

New research reveals a need for better tools for catching severe infections in pregnant women. Simple early interventions are crucial, too.

Personalized care helped a mother and her three children overcome pregnancy complications and other hurdles. Today, the siblings are enjoying life and each other.