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.

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How Much Should My Baby Move During Pregnancy?

How does Pregnancy Affect Breast Cancer Risk and Survival?

What Causes Miscarriage?

Fetal Movements in Pregnancy

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Foot Conditions and Pregnancy

Thyroid Disease in Pregnancy

Fibromyalgia and Fertility / Pregnancy

Obesity in Pregnancy

How is the Sex of a Fetus Determined?

The Constituents of Breast Milk

Voice Changes and Pregnancy

Hair Growth in Pregnancy

Rheumatoid Arthritis and Pregnancy

What is intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP)?

What is an Ectopic Pregnancy?

What Causes an Ectopic Pregnancy?

Back Pain in Pregnancy

Osteoporosis and Pregnancy

Breastfeeding During Pregnancy

Breast and Nipple Changes During Pregnancy

Breast Changes After Birth

Does Morning Sickness Occur at Other Times of Day?

Lupus and Pregnancy

Hypothyroidism in Pregnancy

What is hyperemesis gravidarum (severe morning sickness)?

Zika Virus in Pregnant Women

Breeched Birth: Caesarean Section or Vaginal Delivery?

Pregnancy Denial

Extended Breech, Flexed Breech and Footling Breech

Heartburn in Pregnancy

Medical Complications of Twins, Triplets and Multiples

How Soon Can You Have Sex After Having a Baby?

Constipation in Pregnancy

Piles (Haemorrhoids) in Pregnancy

Maternal Birthing Positions

Dental Care During Pregnancy

Smoking and Pregnancy

Recurrent Miscarriage Causes

Recurrent Miscarriage Epidemiology

Diagnosis of fatty liver of pregnancy

What is the Third Stage of Labor?

What is the Quadruple or Combined Test?

What is Acute Fatty Liver of Pregnancy?

Foods to Avoid During Pregnancy

What is the Triple Screen in Pregnancy?

Acute Fatty Liver of Pregnancy Treatment

Why is Caffeine Dangerous During Pregnancy?

Eczema During Pregnancy

Pregnancy and Organic Food

Pregnancy Myths

Supplements During Pregnancy

Dangers of Vitamin Deficiency During Pregnancy

Benefits of Nut Consumption During Pregnancy

What is Amniotic Fluid Embolism?

Pregnancy and Infectious Diseases

The Genetics of Pre-Eclampsia

Diabetes and Pregnancy

Maternal Immune Activation During Pregnancy

Complications during Pregnancy

Can Men Improve the Chances of a Successful Pregnancy?

The Role of Estrogen in Pregnancy

Latest Pregnancy News and Research

Researchers identify key barriers and outline recommendations for vaccine uptake in pregnant women

Researchers from St George's, University of London have identified key barriers to vaccine uptake for whooping cough, flu and Covid-19 in pregnant women, and outline recommendations for addressing vaccine hesitancy.

17 Apr 2024

Study reveals increased risk of immune abnormalities in children of women with HIV

Researchers have found that children of women with HIV infection have an increased risk of immune abnormalities following exposure to maternal HIV viremia, immune dysfunction, and co-infections during pregnancy.

17 Apr 2024

Placental IGFBP1: A key factor in development of gestational diabetes

A new study led by the Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute has identified that a deficit in the placental expression of the gene insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGFBP1) and low IGFBP1 circulating levels are associated with insulin resistance during pregnancy, highlighting a potential risk factor for the development of gestational diabetes.

16 Apr 2024

Environmental stressors linked to fetal brain development challenges

Review article in the journal Antioxidants explores the impact of environmental factors on fetal and neonatal brain development, emphasizing the role of inflammation and oxidative stress from maternal stressors.

15 Apr 2024

Understanding hyperemesis gravidarum: Causes, diagnosis, and treatment

Severe morning sickness in pregnancy, known medically as hyperemesis gravidarum, can negatively affect both maternal and infant health.

15 Apr 2024

Esketamine after childbirth cuts risk of postnatal depression by three-quarters

Low-dose esketamine administered post-labor significantly reduced depressive symptoms in women with prenatal depression within 42 days, despite an increase in short-lived neuropsychiatric side effects.

14 Apr 2024

Does maternal weight influence breastfeeding success?

Study reviews literature to explore the influence of maternal body size on breastfeeding success, examining the onset of lactation, milk volume, and infant consumption among mothers of varying body sizes.

14 Apr 2024

Study assesses how the Dobbs ruling changed permanent contraception procedures among young adults

The first study to evaluate the effect of the Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization ruling on permanent contraception procedures among young adults nationwide was published today in a JAMA Health Forum research letter.

13 Apr 2024

Hypertensive disorders in pregnancy strongly associated with cardiovascular mortality after giving birth

Rutgers Health researchers have found that hypertensive disorders in pregnancy are strongly associated with fatal cardiovascular disease for up to a year after birth.

13 Apr 2024

Patient-centered cardiovascular care enhances outcomes

Adult cardiovascular care centered on the patient can improve individuals' experiences and their medical outcomes, according to a new American Heart Association Scientific Statement published today in Circulation.

12 Apr 2024

AI program can help identify signs of childbirth-related PTSD

Researchers have adapted an artificial intelligence (AI) program to identify signs of childbirth-related post-traumatic stress disorder (CB-PTSD) by evaluating short narrative statements of patients who have given birth.

12 Apr 2024

Understanding the mechanisms behind embryonic diapause in hungry mouse mums

It's challenging to sustain a pregnancy when food is short, or conditions are otherwise tough. That's why many mammalian embryos can postpone their growth to get through periods of environmental stress and then re-enter development when conditions improve.

12 Apr 2024

As bans spread, fluoride in drinking water divides communities across the US

Regina Barrett, a 69-year-old retiree who lives in this small North Carolina city southeast of Charlotte, has not been happy with her tap water for a while.

12 Apr 2024

KFF Health News' 'What the Health?': Arizona turns back the clock on abortion access

The Arizona Supreme Court shook up the national abortion debate this week, ruling that a ban originally passed in 1864 — before the end of the Civil War and decades before Arizona became a state — could be enforced.

12 Apr 2024

Low dose esketamine injection after childbirth reduces postpartum depression

A single low dose injection of esketamine given immediately after childbirth reduces major depressive episodes in individuals with depressive symptoms during pregnancy (prenatal depression), finds a clinical trial published by The BMJ today.

12 Apr 2024

Eating Mediterranean-style during pregnancy linked to healthier moms and babies

Systematic review and meta-analysis investigates the impact of the Mediterranean diet during pregnancy on perinatal health, showing significant benefits in reducing gestational diabetes and improving birth outcomes.

11 Apr 2024

Pain reliever use in pregnancy shows no link to child neurodevelopmental disorders, study finds

Extensive study explores acetaminophen use during pregnancy, analyzing its potential association with intellectual disability, ADHD, and autism in children, and ultimately finding no link when considering sibling analyses to control for unmeasured confounding factors.

11 Apr 2024