Some pregnant moms want to skip the glucose test because they're worried about the glucola drink or blood draw. However, it's ...

Gestational diabetes in India affects 10-14% of pregnant women, higher than in western countries, with genetic and non-genetic factors increasing the risk. Screening for GDM is crucial for early ...

A test for abnormal fetal chromosomes can also detect maternal cancers—and physicians are struggling to incorporate that ...

Pregnancy acts as a stress test that can indicate a woman's predisposition to type 2 ... at which time blood is drawn for the measurement of their blood sugar, followed by consumption of a sugar ...

Getting essential vitamins and minerals during pregnancy can help a woman maintain healthy blood pressure into middle age, new research suggests. High levels of the minerals copper and manganese ...