Pregnancy

This hub brings together authoritative articles covering the spectrum of pregnancy, maternal health, and fetal development. The collection encompasses topics ranging from the earliest signs of pregnancy to postpartum care, including trimester-specific changes, common symptoms, diagnostic procedures, and the management of complications. Readers will find evidence-based guidance on maternal nutrition, exercise, mental health, and medical conditions affecting pregnancy, such as thyroid disease, diabetes, and autoimmune disorders. The articles also address genetic and infectious disease considerations, fetal movement and monitoring, and the latest insights into maternal brain and mood changes. This resource is designed to support healthcare professionals, expectant parents, and researchers with up-to-date, trusted information for every stage of the pregnancy journey.

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Overview

Explore expert-reviewed articles on pregnancy symptoms, complications, fetal development, nutrition, and maternal health. This hub delivers evidence-based information for clinicians, parents, and anyone seeking reliable guidance during pregnancy.

What is an Ectopic Pregnancy?

Osteoporosis and Pregnancy

Piles (Haemorrhoids) in Pregnancy

Constipation in Pregnancy

Dental Care During Pregnancy

Extended Breech, Flexed Breech and Footling Breech

Breast and Nipple Changes During Pregnancy

Is it Safe to Exercise During Pregnancy?

Early Signs of Pregnancy

Raspberry Leaf Tea In Pregnancy: Safety, Benefits, and Research Insights

Why is Caffeine Dangerous During Pregnancy?

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Does Morning Sickness Occur at Other Times of Day?

What Causes an Ectopic Pregnancy?

How is the Sex of a Fetus Determined?

Breeched Birth: Caesarean Section or Vaginal Delivery?

Pregnancy Myths

Recurrent Miscarriage Causes

Breastfeeding During Pregnancy

What is the Quadruple or Combined Test?

Recurrent Miscarriage Epidemiology

What is the Third Stage of Labor?

Heartburn in Pregnancy

How does Pregnancy Affect Breast Cancer Risk and Survival?

What is hyperemesis gravidarum (severe morning sickness)?

The Genetics of Pre-Eclampsia

Voice Changes and Pregnancy

Eczema During Pregnancy

Breast Changes After Birth

Pregnancy: 37 - 40 weeks

Pregnancy: 25 - 28 weeks

Pregnancy: 21 - 24 weeks

Is “Mom Brain” Real? The Science Behind Memory, Mood, and Motherhood

What is Amniotic Fluid Embolism?

Lupus and Pregnancy

Pregnancy Denial

What Causes Miscarriage?

Pregnancy: 13 - 16 weeks

Back Pain in Pregnancy

Fibromyalgia and Fertility / Pregnancy

Dangers of Vitamin Deficiency During Pregnancy

Acute Fatty Liver of Pregnancy Treatment

Pregnancy: 17 - 20 weeks

Smoking and Pregnancy

Thyroid Disease in Pregnancy

How Much Should My Baby Move During Pregnancy?

Pregnancy: 0-8 weeks

The Constituents of Breast Milk

What is the Triple Screen in Pregnancy?

Zika Virus in Pregnant Women

Foods to Avoid During Pregnancy

Diagnosis of fatty liver of pregnancy

Pregnancy: 29 - 32 weeks

Pregnancy: 33 - 36 weeks

Complications during Pregnancy

Foot Conditions and Pregnancy

Maternal Birthing Positions

Pregnancy and Organic Food

Hypothyroidism in Pregnancy

Hair Growth in Pregnancy

What is Acute Fatty Liver of Pregnancy?

Pregnancy: 9 - 12 weeks

Can Men Improve the Chances of a Successful Pregnancy?

Rheumatoid Arthritis and Pregnancy

How Soon Can You Have Sex After Having a Baby?

Obesity in Pregnancy

Medical Complications of Twins, Triplets and Multiples

What is intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP)?

Pregnancy: over 40 weeks

Benefits of Nut Consumption During Pregnancy

Fetal Movements in Pregnancy

Diabetes and Pregnancy

Maternal Immune Activation During Pregnancy

Supplements During Pregnancy

The Role of Estrogen in Pregnancy

Pregnancy and Infectious Diseases

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

Latest Pregnancy News and Research

Placental abruption linked to higher heart risk in children

The risk of developing early cardiovascular disease or dying from cardiovascular disease by the age of 28 was about 4.6 times higher among people born to mothers who had a placental abruption during their pregnancy.

25 Mar 2026

Study connects ultra-processed diets to fertility and embryo development

Eating large amounts of ultra-processed food (UPF) is linked not only to reduced fertility in men, but also to slower growth in early embryos, and smaller yolk sacs, which are essential for early embryonic development, according to new research.

24 Mar 2026

Snus linked to gum damage but tooth decay risk unclear

Snus is clearly linked to damage to the gums. The connection to tooth decay, however, remains unclear, according to a systematic review. When it comes to white snus, more studies are needed.

23 Mar 2026

Major UK clinical trial finds surfactant therapy ineffective for severe bronchiolitis

A major UK-led clinical trial has found that a treatment commonly used to help premature babies breathe offers no benefit for infants on life support with severe bronchiolitis - a seasonal viral illness that hospitalizes thousands of babies each year.

23 Mar 2026

Balancing sitting and movement may lower the risk for hypertensive disorders of pregnancy

During pregnancy, women can reduce their risk of developing a hypertensive disorder by nearly 30% by limiting sedentary time to no more than eight hours a day and increasing light, everyday physical activity to at least seven hours a day, according to preliminary research presented at the American Heart Association's EPI|Lifestyle Scientific Sessions 2026.

19 Mar 2026

Survey: Public awareness of alcohol-related cancer risk remains unchanged

Public awareness of the link between drinking alcohol and elevated cancer risk remains unchanged since February 2025, with over half of Americans saying that regularly consuming alcohol increases your chances of later developing cancer, according to a new survey by the Annenberg Public Policy Center (APPC) of the University of Pennsylvania.

19 Mar 2026

Young women face rising mortality rates from high blood pressure

Nearly 1 in 2 Americans has high blood pressure—sometimes called the "silent killer" because it harms the heart and blood vessels—but many people don't know they have it.

19 Mar 2026

Lawmakers seek to protect crisis pregnancy centers as abortion clinic numbers shrink

Conservative lawmakers in multiple states are pushing legislation drafted by an anti-abortion advocacy group to increase protections for crisis pregnancy centers, organizations that provide some health-related services but also work to dissuade women from having abortions.

19 Mar 2026

New tool helps thousands achieve better blood pressure control

A blood pressure program adopted across the University of California's six academic medical centers has effectively lowered hypertension and prevented serious disease or death for thousands of patients, according to a new study led by UC San Francisco.

18 Mar 2026

Weight-loss drugs linked to preterm birth risk in women with pre-existing diabetes

Weight loss drugs have been linked to an increased risk of premature births among women who took them inadvertently just before or during early pregnancy to treat pre-existing diabetes.

17 Mar 2026

Study focuses on pica prevalence and risks in many South Carolinians during pregnancy

Health promotion, education, and behavior assistant professor Leila Larson conducts her nutrition-focused maternal and child health research all over the world, and South Carolinians will soon benefit from her expertise.

17 Mar 2026

Continuous Medicaid coverage lowered postpartum uninsurance, but disparities remain

Postpartum uninsurance declined among Black women in non-expansion states during the COVID-19 continuous Medicaid coverage policy, but racial gaps persisted, according to a new study at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health.

17 Mar 2026

Yogurt, cheese, and chocolate consumption is tied to reduced mortality risk, researchers report

A large meta-analysis of 50 cohort studies involving over three million adults found that higher consumption of certain fermented foods is associated with lower risks of all-cause and cardiovascular mortality. Fermented milk products also showed inverse associations with cancer mortality, while other foods like miso and bread showed no consistent effects.

17 Mar 2026

New risk models improve food safety guidelines for pregnant individuals

Listeria is the third-leading cause of death among bacterial foodborne pathogens in the U.S. and pregnant individuals bear a disproportionate share of that burden.

17 Mar 2026

Early-life PFAS exposure may hinder adolescent bone development

Early-life exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) may influence how children's bones develop during adolescence, according to new research published in the Journal of the Endocrine Society.

17 Mar 2026

Childhood stress may lead to digestive issues later in life

Early life stress may lead to digestive issues later in life, driven by changes in the gut and sympathetic nervous systems, according to a new study published in the journal Gastroenterology.

16 Mar 2026

Study highlights crucial role of fathers in pregnancy and child outcomes

New research from the University of Southampton and international partners shines a spotlight on the significant and often under-recognized role that fathers' health and well-being play in shaping pregnancy and child outcomes.

16 Mar 2026

Global indicators identified to monitor health before pregnancy worldwide

The key health and social indicators needed for a new global system to monitor people's health before pregnancy have been identified for the first time by researchers at University College London and the University of Southampton.

16 Mar 2026

Birth control skepticism, teen fertility education center stage at Trump’s women’s health summit

Surrounded by hot pink lights and cherry blossom pink drapes on a ballroom stage, family doctor Marguerite Duane offered a seemingly simple solution to infertility: Doctors should have conversations with young girls about whether they want to have children one day.

16 Mar 2026

Weekly buprenorphine injections improve opioid abstinence during pregnancy

In a clinical trial supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), a research team found that administering weekly injectable extended-release buprenorphine for treatment of opioid use disorder (OUD) during pregnancy led to higher rates of abstinence from illicit opioids than buprenorphine given daily under the tongue (sublingual), one of the standard methods of treatment.

16 Mar 2026