Pregnancy

Early Signs of Pregnancy

Pregnancy is a life event (divided into three trimesters of 13 weeks each) that entails substantial physiological and psychological adjustments for the mother. Within each trimester, numerous adaptations occur with the end-goal of facilitating the growth of the fetus.

Pregnancy and Organic Food

What is Amniotic Fluid Embolism?

Pregnancy Myths

Recurrent Miscarriage Epidemiology

Lupus and Pregnancy

Pregnancy: over 40 weeks

What is intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP)?

What is the Triple Screen in Pregnancy?

What is the Third Stage of Labor?

Recurrent Miscarriage Causes

Maternal Birthing Positions

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Eczema During Pregnancy

Maternal Immune Activation During Pregnancy

Pregnancy: 0-8 weeks

Dental Care During Pregnancy

Dangers of Vitamin Deficiency During Pregnancy

Rheumatoid Arthritis and Pregnancy

Thyroid Disease in Pregnancy

Heartburn in Pregnancy

Diagnosis of fatty liver of pregnancy

Supplements During Pregnancy

Obesity in Pregnancy

The Role of Estrogen in Pregnancy

What is hyperemesis gravidarum (severe morning sickness)?

How Much Should My Baby Move During Pregnancy?

Pregnancy Denial

The Constituents of Breast Milk

Fetal Movements in Pregnancy

Back Pain in Pregnancy

How Soon Can You Have Sex After Having a Baby?

Extended Breech, Flexed Breech and Footling Breech

Pregnancy and Infectious Diseases

Piles (Haemorrhoids) in Pregnancy

Breast and Nipple Changes During Pregnancy

Breastfeeding During Pregnancy

How is the Sex of a Fetus Determined?

What is Acute Fatty Liver of Pregnancy?

Breast Changes After Birth

Foods to Avoid During Pregnancy

Is it Safe to Exercise During Pregnancy?

Pregnancy: 9 - 12 weeks

Constipation in Pregnancy

Pregnancy: 25 - 28 weeks

Pregnancy: 33 - 36 weeks

Osteoporosis and Pregnancy

What is an Ectopic Pregnancy?

Why is Caffeine Dangerous During Pregnancy?

Complications during Pregnancy

Safety, Not “Sharing,” Must Guide Visitor Policies for Cesarean Surgery

What Causes Miscarriage?

Pregnancy: 21 - 24 weeks

Smoking and Pregnancy

What Causes an Ectopic Pregnancy?

Diabetes and Pregnancy

Pregnancy: 37 - 40 weeks

Does Morning Sickness Occur at Other Times of Day?

The Genetics of Pre-Eclampsia

Zika Virus in Pregnant Women

Can Men Improve the Chances of a Successful Pregnancy?

Foot Conditions and Pregnancy

Pregnancy: 13 - 16 weeks

Pregnancy: 29 - 32 weeks

What is the Quadruple or Combined Test?

Breeched Birth: Caesarean Section or Vaginal Delivery?

Hair Growth in Pregnancy

Fibromyalgia and Fertility / Pregnancy

Hypothyroidism in Pregnancy

Voice Changes and Pregnancy

How does Pregnancy Affect Breast Cancer Risk and Survival?

Medical Complications of Twins, Triplets and Multiples

Pregnancy: 17 - 20 weeks

Acute Fatty Liver of Pregnancy Treatment

Benefits of Nut Consumption During Pregnancy

Latest Pregnancy News and Research

KFF Health News' 'What the Health?': Trump’s bill reaches the finish line

Early Thursday afternoon, the House approved a budget reconciliation bill that not only would make permanent many of President Donald Trump's 2017 tax cuts, but also impose deep cuts to Medicaid, the Affordable Care Act, and, indirectly, Medicare.

3 Jul 2025

Short walks after meals deliver big benefits for blood glucose

A randomized crossover trial in healthy young adults found that a 10-minute walk immediately after glucose intake significantly blunted post-meal blood glucose spikes. Both short and longer walks improved overall glycemic control, but only the immediate walk reduced peak glucose levels.

3 Jul 2025

Are you at risk? Waist size, not weight, could affect fertility in women

Researchers found that higher relative fat mass (RFM), a measure of visceral body fat, is significantly associated with increased infertility risk in U.S. women aged 20–44. The study suggests RFM may be a more sensitive screening tool for infertility risk than traditional BMI, especially in women with normal weight but high visceral fat.

3 Jul 2025

Vaginal microbiome fights back against stubborn BV infections

Vaginal microbiome-drug interactions affect antibiotic treatment for bacterial vaginosis, emphasizing the need for personalized approaches to enhance efficacy.

3 Jul 2025

Women with endometriosis-associated infertility are more likely to become pregnant, study reveals

A landmark 30-year study of over four million women in England has revealed that women with endometriosis-associated infertility are significantly more likely to become pregnant compared to those with infertility from other causes.

2 Jul 2025

Could your pregnancy diet shape your child’s immune future?

Researchers found that a pro-inflammatory maternal diet during pregnancy was linked to a 16% increased risk of type 1 diabetes in offspring. This large Danish cohort study suggests that maternal dietary patterns may shape long-term autoimmune risk in children.

2 Jul 2025

New cutting-edge software can help uncover hidden features of childhood heart tumors

New cutting-edge software developed in Melbourne can help uncover how the most common heart tumour in children forms and changes.

1 Jul 2025

Gut microbiota signatures predict gestational diabetes in first trimester

A new study has identified early-pregnancy gut microbiota signatures associated with the development of gestational diabetes mellitus, a metabolic disorder that carries substantial risks to both maternal and fetal health.

1 Jul 2025

Clinical trial examines whether Ambroxol can slow dementia in people with Parkinson's

Dementia poses a major health challenge with no safe, affordable treatments to slow its progression.

1 Jul 2025

HHS eliminates CDC staff who made sure birth control is safe for women at risk

For Brianna Henderson, birth control isn’t just about preventing pregnancy.

1 Jul 2025

Gut microbiota and metabolic changes linked to pregnancy risks in women with PCOS

A new study presented today at the 41st Annual Meeting of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE) reveals that women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) have distinct gut microbiota and metabolic signatures linked to premature endometrial aging and a higher risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes.

30 Jun 2025

GATE complex discovery sheds light on CMV's evasion of immune defenses

New research from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and La Jolla Institute for Immunology, published today in Nature Microbiology, reveals an opportunity for developing a therapy against cytomegalovirus (CMV), the leading infectious cause of birth defects in the United States.

30 Jun 2025

Economic downturns increase childhood malnutrition risks

Even small drops in national income can significantly increase the risk of various forms of childhood malnutrition- not only undernutrition but also overweight and obesity, shows a study led by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal), an institution supported by "la Caixa" Foundation.

30 Jun 2025

Male age over 45 linked to higher miscarriage risk in IVF with donor eggs

A new international study presented today at the 41st Annual Meeting of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE) reveals that IVF cycles involving male partners over the age of 45 carry significantly increased miscarriage risks and lower live birth rates – even when young donor eggs are used.

30 Jun 2025

Prenatal checkups linked to healthier birth weights in West Africa

In The Gambia, a small country in West Africa, 1 in 10 newborns have a low birth weight — less than 5.5 pounds — and face daunting challenges.

27 Jun 2025

State abortion bans lead to longer waits and higher costs for care

People in states that have banned abortion were more than twice as likely to receive them later in pregnancy, according to a new study by researchers at UC San Francisco.

26 Jun 2025

Fire smoke exposure found to alter immune system at the cellular level

Exposure to fire smoke-which can be composed of particulate matter, gases, materials from buildings such as perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), toxic metals, and carcinogenic compounds-may alter the immune system on a cellular level, according to a new study led by researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

26 Jun 2025

Prenatal exposure to nitrates associated with increased risk of preterm birth

Even low levels of nitrate-a common agricultural runoff and drinking water contaminant-are associated with increased risks of preterm birth and low birthweight babies, according to a new study published June 25 in PLOS Water by Jason Semprini of Des Moines University College of Health Sciences, US.

25 Jun 2025

Prenatal air pollution exposure linked to higher childhood obesity risk

Exposure to air pollution during pregnancy, specifically to fine particulate matter (PM2.5), may increase the risk of childhood overweight or obesity.

25 Jun 2025

Postpartum hemorrhage linked to increased cardiovascular problems years later

Women who experience severe bleeding after giving birth face elevated risks to their cardiovascular health that can persist for up to 15 years – a new analysis of data from over 9.7 million women across Europe, North America and Asia shows.

25 Jun 2025