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

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

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

The influence of vitamin supplementation on longitudinal patterns of maternal vitamin status from preconception to post-delivery

Researchers secondary analyzed the NiPPeR randomized clinical trial (RCT) data to assess maternal vitamin levels pre-conception, during pregnancy, and post-delivery and also explored the impact of vitamin supplementation before and during gestation.

11 Dec 2023

COVID-19 significantly raises risk of severe complications in pregnant women

Study found that pregnant mothers with COVID-19 face a significantly higher risk of severe maternal morbidity (SMM), including adult respiratory distress syndrome and acute renal failure, emphasizing the urgent need for their early diagnosis and treatment.

10 Dec 2023

Study links air pollution to increased risks of preterm birth and low birth weight

Study highlights the importance of reducing air pollution exposure during pregnancy to prevent risks like preterm birth and low birth weight, showing a strong correlation between air quality and maternal and neonatal health outcomes.

10 Dec 2023

Being Black and pregnant in the deep South can be a dangerous combination

O'laysha Davis was a few weeks shy of her due date when in mid-August she decided it was time to switch doctors.

8 Dec 2023

Maternal experiences of discrimination may alter the strength of infants' brain circuits

Racial discrimination and bias are painful realities and increasingly recognized as detrimental to the health of adults and children.

7 Dec 2023

Study uncovers bi-directional relationship between C-sections and conception

In a new study conducted at the University of Bergen the researchers found a bidirectional relationship between C-section and the time it takes for a couple to conceive.

7 Dec 2023

Maternal inflammation risk factors linked to dysregulation in children

Maternal inflammation risk factors may be associated with dysregulation in children, according to a study funded by the Environmental influences on Child Health Outcomes (ECHO) Program at the National Institutes of Health.

7 Dec 2023

New early phase study evaluates “on-demand” HIV prevention method for women

A fast-dissolving vaginal insert that women would use at or around the time of sex as an "on-demand" HIV prevention method is being evaluated in a new early phase study being conducted by MATRIX, a United States Agency for International Development (USAID)-funded project focused on the early research and development of innovative HIV prevention products for women.

7 Dec 2023

Study finds link between epimutations in BRCA1 gene and triple-negative breast cancer risk

Research reveals that around 20 per cent of all cases of the most severe form of breast cancer may arise from the small group of normal tissue cells carrying an epimutation of a specific gene.

7 Dec 2023

Calcium channel blockers: A new hope for pregnant women with vasospastic angina

A woman with hopes to conceive was diagnosed with severe vasospastic angina (VSA); however, she was able to carry a healthy baby to full term without angina attacks after starting treatment of a calcium channel blocker, according to a case published in a special Cardio-Obstetrics issue of JACC: Case Reports.

6 Dec 2023

Study reveals subclinical cardiac changes in Hispanic women with history of hypertensive pregnancy disorders

The long-term cardiac effects of de novo hypertensive disorders of pregnancy.

6 Dec 2023

Study: 90% of pregnant women lack key vitamins necessary for healthy pregnancies and infant wellbeing

Pregnant women are not getting the essential nutrients they and their babies need from modern diets say scientists, who have warned that the situation will likely worsen as more people turn to plant-based foods.

5 Dec 2023

Placental microparticles and their potential to predict and prevent neurodevelopmental disorders

For 30 years, Cheryl Rosenfeld has studied how biological information gets transferred from mothers to babies during pregnancy.

5 Dec 2023

UC San Diego Health recognized as top maternity hospital

UC San Diego Health is recognized as a 2023-2024 High Performing Hospital for Maternity Care, which is the highest award a hospital can earn by U.S. News & World Report for obstetric and infant care.

5 Dec 2023

The association between hypertensive disorders of pregnancy and subsequent risk of dementia

Researchers examined the link between hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) and the increased risk of dementia, utilizing a systematic review and meta-analysis approach to cohort studies.

5 Dec 2023

Postpartum phagocytosis of pancreatic β-cells by macrophages regulates blood glucose levels

Pancreatic beta cells (β-cells) reside in a cluster of cells in the pancreas known as the islets of Langerhans.

4 Dec 2023

Unlocking the secrets of diet and child health with ECHO

Collaborative ECHO research led by Megan Bragg, PhD, RD and Kristen Lyall, ScD of the A.J. Drexel Autism Institute highlights the opportunity for researchers to access the large amount of diet information already collected from the ECHO Cohort.

4 Dec 2023

Shining a light on thalassemia: Global report unveils knowledge gaps and opportunities

Thalassemia, a hereditary hemoglobinopathy, occurs in 4.4 out of every 10,000 live births and is prevalent in Mediterranean coastal areas, Africa, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and southern China.

4 Dec 2023

Study links placental Group B Streptococcus to higher neonatal unit admissions in newborns

The clinical significance of Streptococcus agalactiae (Group B Streptococcus; GBS) deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) in the placenta.

4 Dec 2023

Hispanic/Latina women with history of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy more likely to have heart abnormalities

Hispanic/Latina women with a history of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) – conditions marked by high blood pressure during pregnancy – are more likely to have abnormalities in their heart structure and function decades later when compared with women without a history of HDP, according to a National Institutes of Health-supported study.

4 Dec 2023

Pregnancy

Overview

Feature Articles

Pregnancy: 13 - 16 weeks

Pregnancy: 17 - 20 weeks

Pregnancy: 21 - 24 weeks

Pregnancy: 25 - 28 weeks

Pregnancy: 29 - 32 weeks

Pregnancy: 33 - 36 weeks

Pregnancy: 37 - 40 weeks

Pregnancy: over 40 weeks

How Much Should My Baby Move During Pregnancy?

How does Pregnancy Affect Breast Cancer Risk and Survival?

What Causes Miscarriage?

Fetal Movements in Pregnancy

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

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

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