Pregnancy

Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a serious public health issue and a leading cause of death and disability, both globally and in the U.S. Nearly 50% of US adults have hypertension, and nearly half are women, including almost 1 in 6 women of reproductive age.

HHS is committed to strengthening maternal health and ending health disparities through research efforts that address life-threatening pregnancy complications. Read More...

Infertility is a common problem, and anyone can face infertility challenges. To uncover answers to common infertility questions, we spoke with Dr. Esther Eisenberg, director of the Reproductive Medicine and Infertility Program at the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and...