Throughout pregnancy, tests are performed to assess the health of the mother and that of the growing child. These protocols may differ according to the medical facility or when certain risk factors are present with the mother or the family history of the parents. The health of the mother is...

What is postpartum depression? For some women, the feelings of sadness or exhaustion run deeper and last longer than baby blues. The symptoms of postpartum depression are triggered by childbirth and consist of feelings of being overwhelmed, prolonged sadness, anxiety, mood swings, and in severe cases, thoughts of harming oneself...