A growing number of women experience high blood sugar levels during pregnancy which typically resolve after birth. Known as gestational diabetes, this is the most common metabolic disorder in ...

The six weeks after childbirth are critical for physical healing and emotional adjustment. But many new mothers skip their postpartum visit. Kirtly Jones, MD, and Meredith Grady, PT, explain why this ...

Childbirth changes you in so many ways, both physically and emotionally. As you navigate your way through nighttime feedings, spit-up stains, and dirty diapers, don’t neglect your own health and ...

For some families, the joy of a new baby comes with unexpected challenges: About 3% of US newborns — roughly 1 in 33 — have a birth defect each year. While it might seem scary, the good news is that ...

September is Neonatal Intensive Care Awareness Month. It honors the families who have spent time in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and the medical professionals who work with them. After ...

In Mineola, NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island opened an 8,500-square-foot renovated family care suite for patients and their newborns. The unit features 10 private patient rooms, a dedicated elevator ...