womb

Scientists have identified a possible cause of the painful womb condition endometriosis.

Womb chemicals of overweight mothers raise the risk of their baby being obese, research suggests.

Australian surgeons saved the leg of an unborn baby by operating when her mother was just 22 weeks pregnant.

First-born babies may be programmed to have a higher risk of asthma and allergy, research suggests.

Preemies in city-run hospitals will soon get their start in life in rooms with wombs. Wards for preemies are being prepped with incubators that mimic the womb, sound machines that flash when it's too loud and baby-friendly lights.

ATLANTA (AP) -- Doctors now have a better way of helping parents make an agonizing decision - whether to take heroic steps to save a very premature baby.

The number of weeks in the womb has generally been the chief factor....

ATLANTA -- Doctors now have a better way of helping parents make an agonizing decision _ whether to take heroic steps to save a very premature baby.

The number of weeks in the womb has generally been the chief factor.

Babies whose mothers get pre-eclampsia may be at greater risk of cardiovascular disease later, says a study.

I love my pillows -- the bigger and puffier the better. I've always thought of them as the ultimate allies, cradles of comfort outside the womb, the means to melt into peaceful slumber.