One expectant mom's bond with her growing baby led her to make a life-changing decision. Ria Tapodoc-West, a 44-year-old mom ...

A baby's heart starts beating at about five weeks into pregnancy and increases its rate by three beats per minute daily for the first month. The normal fetal heart rate ranges from 110 to 160 beats ...

Even women who felt well before pregnancy may begin to notice symptoms around 28 to 30 weeks, when the cardiovascular system reaches its peak workload.

What if pregnant women could monitor their baby's heart rate using their mobile phone? The idea is not so far-fetched. A ...

By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterTUESDAY, March 10, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Women who have pregnancy complications might face a higher risk of heart disease, a new study has concluded.

If you're looking to have an active pregnancy, you may wonder whether you have to think about your heart rate while exercising. The good news is that you don't have to get hung up on monitoring your ...

Cardiac problems are on the rise in pregnant women. During pregnancy, a woman’s heart rate is estimated to increase by at least 25 per cent. This can place women at a higher risk of a range of heart ...

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 ...

Women who experience pregnancy complications, like preeclampsia, pre-term birth, stillbirth or having a baby that is small ...