There is medical value of the stem cells in a baby's umbilical cord blood. Learn the options available to parents and pros and cons of banking these cells.

Studies show there are benefits to waiting until later in life to get pregnant, but there are some key things you should know if you're planning to wait.

If you are expecting multiples, here are five questions you should discuss with your doctor:

Many women experience different symptoms than expected when suffering from a heart attack.

When a celebrity’s death brings attention to behavioral health, we all suddenly discuss the all too often hushed topic of mental illness. Two mental health experts share how we can shatter the stigma.

Unlike other specialties who focus on a specific type of disease or a particular part of the body, family medicine doctors provide comprehensive care to patients of all ages and genders through all stages of life. Learn answers to questions to help you choose the right primary care doctor for you.

Many mothers assume if they’ve had a Cesarean delivery for their first or second baby, then a C-section is mandatory for their next child. But this isn’t always the case.

Time to take your child to the Emergency Department, or can it wait for the doctor's office to open? A South Shore Hospital pediatric ED doctor weighs in.

There are many myths about midwives based on centuries-old images or simple misunderstandings. Learn the truth about some of these common midwifery myths.