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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Pregnancy can be exhausting. Moms are focused on a healthy baby. And sometimes this means putting her own health second, and ...

I found out I was pregnant at 5 weeks and had an ultrasound days later that showed a heartbeat. Everything seemed to be fine, but at 10 weeks, I was told there was no heartbeat anymore. I was at risk ...

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 ...

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 ...