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A one-hour mouth swab may make IVF more successful—here’s what hopeful parents should know

A recent study from Lund University has found that a quick, non-invasive mouth swab could help doctors personalize hormone treatments for IVF.

What parents should know about the new at-home blood test for preeclampsia risk

researchers are exploring ways to predict risk earlier. A newly launched at-home blood test, Encompass™.

How rising heat is affecting pregnancies—and what you can do to protect yourself and your baby

As climate change continues to bring longer, hotter summers, a new analysis from Climate Central reminds us that expecting parents have one more factor to keep in mind during pregnancy: heat.

Mom planned her wedding around her autistic daughter’s needs—and redefined what a meaningful celebration can be

Instead of shaping her wedding around tradition, Jodie shaped it around Sofia. She imagined a day where her daughter would feel calm, included, and loved.

Nurse gets ready to draw blood—what this 5-year-old says through tears leaves viewers in awe

Reece’s courage shines brighter when you understand the journey behind it. At just three years old, he was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL).

Divorced parents made one surprising choice—and their kids never had to pack a bag again

“In divorce, we decided to keep the kids in the house and have the parents switch back and forth,” Susan says.

Bugaboo recalls 18,000 high chairs after injury reports—how to keep your baby safe

The company has received 22 reports of the legs detaching, including 13 reports of minor injuries.