Washington, D.C.—The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) has named Sandra E. Brooks, MD, MBA, FACOG, as its new CEO, effective August 5. Christopher M. Zahn, MD, FACOG, will ...

IVF is a transformative advancement in reproductive medicine, offering a pathway to pregnancy for individuals and couples facing a wide range of fertility challenges. What was once considered ...

The language we use when discussing reproductive health has a profound impact on what people hear and learn. Much of the language that is colloquially used to describe abortion or discuss health ...

Fertility awareness is knowing and recognizing when the fertile time (when a woman can get pregnant) occurs in the menstrual cycle. If you are practicing fertility awareness as a birth control method ...

Health care misinformation is growing increasingly pervasive online, posing real harm to patients seeking to educate themselves about their bodies, their health, and their options for care.

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I get this question from many of my patients. As a maternal–fetal medicine (MFM) specialist, I provide care for women with complicated pregnancies. In my experience, they are usually looking for more ...

Does sterilization protect against sexually transmitted infections (STIs)? Sterilization is a highly effective way to prevent pregnancy. Fewer than 1 in 100 women get pregnant within 1 year of having ...

If you’re planning to breastfeed, there are some things you can do in your last month of pregnancy that may make the process easier. I tell my patients that while breastfeeding is totally natural, ...

Who should be screened for perinatal mental health conditions? ALL perinatal women should be screened for mental health conditions. ACOG’s Committee Opinions, #757, “Screening for Perinatal ...

Who is at risk of developing complications from the flu? Certain people have an increased risk of developing flu complications. These include the following groups: How does being pregnant increase my ...