A pregnancy test from the store costs about $3 on average. A blood test that you get from a lab or doctor's office costs an average of $64. You might be able to get a free pregnancy test at a women's ...

Mother feeling postpartum depression with baby in her arms. Many women suffer from postpartum blues after giving birth. In fact, it is estimated that 50-80% of mothers suffer from the "baby blues".

It’s easy to get overwhelmed with emotions when you’re taking a pregnancy test. Your life may change forever depending on the results. Confirming those results with your doctor, even if they’re ...

This story was originally produced in 2014, and first aired on Making Contact in February 2024. In 1965 Margaret Crane was a young designer creating packaging for a pharmaceutical company. Looking at ...

Preeclampsia tests include blood pressure readings, urine tests to look for protein, and other lab tests to check for changes in the blood or liver. Doctors may also perform a physical exam. Health ...

Margaret Crane, inventor of America’s first home pregnancy test, in 1965. Credit: Anna Kaufman In 1965 Margaret Crane was a young designer creating packaging for a pharmaceutical company. Looking at ...

If you suspect you’re pregnant, a pregnancy test can be a great way to confirm your suspicions. Many women use drugstore-bought tests, but other women opt to use homemade options. The bleach pregnancy ...

Collaboration between a clinical laboratory and a managed care organization improved prenatal care and outcomes through real-time, actionable, laboratory-derived insights and care coordination.