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 ...

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 ...

Valve disease affects how blood moves through the heart, and pregnancy is often a time when symptoms first appear or become more noticeable. Learning about a heart valve condition during pregnancy can ...

Pregnancy is a time of big changes for a woman’s body. From morning sickness to growing a new life, it can feel like a mix of joy and challenges. But what if the bond between mother and baby goes ...

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 ...

A study has found that the risk of a heart attack among pregnant women rose 25 percent from 2002 to 2014. The study, published Wednesday by Mayo Clinic Proceedings and led by New York University ...

At 28 weeks pregnant, Kaya Williams thought she was having a normal pregnancy. But, after a scan showed that her baby was suffering from a possible heart abnormality, Williams decided ...