One mom who also went through peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM) opens up about her experience. Experts share what pregnant ...

At 8 weeks pregnant, it may be too early to detect a baby's heartbeat using a handheld Doppler. An ultrasound is the most accurate way to confirm a heartbeat in early pregnancy. If no heartbeat is ...

Exercising during pregnancy is generally safe and can be beneficial, but it's important to listen to your body. Heart rate naturally increases during pregnancy, so don't stress about exact numbers ...

You can typically hear your baby's heartbeat with a Doppler stethoscope between weeks 9 and 12 of pregnancy. Here are six simple reasons why you might not. One of the most exciting pregnancy ...

A new wearable technology could change how unborn babies are monitored at home. Ph.D. researcher Yijing Zhang (Department of ...

PHOENIX — A growing number of pregnant women in Arizona are showing up with heart issues — and even having heart attacks — related to their pregnancy. Dr. Smriti Rana, an obstetrician and gynecologist ...

Hayley Zingsheim suffered a heart attack during her third pregnancy.Zingshein said she didn't have any symptoms until 37 weeks.After a trip to the emergency room, the pregnant mom had to have open ...

A leaky heart valve occurs when a heart valve doesn’t close properly, allowing blood to flow backward. During pregnancy, this condition can affect circulation and increase strain on your heart. A ...