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.

Back Pain in Pregnancy

Lupus and Pregnancy

Pregnancy: 29 - 32 weeks

Is it Safe to Exercise During Pregnancy?

What Causes Miscarriage?

Pregnancy: over 40 weeks

What is Acute Fatty Liver of Pregnancy?

Pregnancy: 17 - 20 weeks

The Role of Estrogen in Pregnancy

Diabetes and Pregnancy

Heartburn in Pregnancy

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Voice Changes and Pregnancy

Breast and Nipple Changes During Pregnancy

Constipation in Pregnancy

Benefits of Nut Consumption During Pregnancy

Early Signs of Pregnancy

The Constituents of Breast Milk

Piles (Haemorrhoids) in Pregnancy

Fetal Movements in Pregnancy

Eczema During Pregnancy

What is intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP)?

What is hyperemesis gravidarum (severe morning sickness)?

Pregnancy: 0-8 weeks

What is the Triple Screen in Pregnancy?

Foods to Avoid During Pregnancy

Maternal Immune Activation During Pregnancy

Pregnancy: 21 - 24 weeks

Why is Caffeine Dangerous During Pregnancy?

Thyroid Disease in Pregnancy

Recurrent Miscarriage Causes

Pregnancy Myths

Pregnancy: 37 - 40 weeks

Breastfeeding During Pregnancy

The Genetics of Pre-Eclampsia

Medical Complications of Twins, Triplets and Multiples

Rheumatoid Arthritis and Pregnancy

What is Amniotic Fluid Embolism?

Hair Growth in Pregnancy

Breast Changes After Birth

Recurrent Miscarriage Epidemiology

Pregnancy and Organic Food

How does Pregnancy Affect Breast Cancer Risk and Survival?

Smoking and Pregnancy

Pregnancy and Infectious Diseases

Osteoporosis and Pregnancy

What is the Quadruple or Combined Test?

Hypothyroidism in Pregnancy

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

Pregnancy: 25 - 28 weeks

Pregnancy Denial

Diagnosis of fatty liver of pregnancy

What Causes an Ectopic Pregnancy?

How Much Should My Baby Move During Pregnancy?

Pregnancy: 33 - 36 weeks

Zika Virus in Pregnant Women

Dental Care During Pregnancy

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

Obesity in Pregnancy

What is the Third Stage of Labor?

Foot Conditions and Pregnancy

Extended Breech, Flexed Breech and Footling Breech

Does Morning Sickness Occur at Other Times of Day?

Pregnancy: 13 - 16 weeks

Dangers of Vitamin Deficiency During Pregnancy

Fibromyalgia and Fertility / Pregnancy

Maternal Birthing Positions

Complications during Pregnancy

Can Men Improve the Chances of a Successful Pregnancy?

How Soon Can You Have Sex After Having a Baby?

How is the Sex of a Fetus Determined?

Acute Fatty Liver of Pregnancy Treatment

What is an Ectopic Pregnancy?

Breeched Birth: Caesarean Section or Vaginal Delivery?

Pregnancy: 9 - 12 weeks

Supplements During Pregnancy

Latest Pregnancy News and Research

WHO releases first-ever global guideline for prevention, diagnosis and treatment of infertility

The World Health Organization (WHO) today called on countries to make fertility care safer, fairer and more affordable for all in its first-ever global guideline for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of infertility.

29 Nov 2025

Early-infancy infection with RSV increases the risk of developing childhood asthma

Belgian scientists from VIB and Ghent University (UGent), together with Danish collaborators, have uncovered compelling evidence that early-infancy infection with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) significantly increases the risk of developing childhood asthma-especially in children with a family history of allergy or asthma.

29 Nov 2025

Music therapy speeds anesthesia recovery in colorectal surgery

Integrating music therapy with anesthesia recovery care enhances recovery in colorectal cancer patients, reducing complications and stabilizing vital signs.

28 Nov 2025

Pandemic lockdown measures linked to increased developmental concerns in young children

Lockdown and social distancing measures during the Covid-19 pandemic were associated with increased developmental concerns about young children in Scotland, research suggests.

26 Nov 2025

Early first trimester scans improve detection of major fetal anomalies

Scanning for serious structural issues in fetuses during the first trimester can result in earlier detection of these issues, reports a new study led by Aris Papageorghiou at the University of Oxford, United Kingdom, published November 25th in the open-access journal PLOS Medicine.

25 Nov 2025

Maternal thyroid hormone imbalance linked to increased autism risk in offspring

Women with persistent thyroid hormone imbalance across pregnancy may be at an increased risk of having children with autism, according to a new study published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.

25 Nov 2025

GLP-1 discontinuation associated with more weight gain and pregnancy complications

In a study led by researchers at Mass General Brigham, pregnant individuals who stopped taking popular weight loss GLP-1 medications before or early in their pregnancy tended to gain more weight and have higher risks of diabetes and hypertensive disorders during pregnancy, and experienced preterm delivery more so than people who had never taken GLP-1 drugs.

24 Nov 2025

Gaining too little or too much weight in pregnancy affects birth outcomes

The review of 1.6 million pregnancies shows diverse weight gain impacts, stressing the urgency for updated guidelines to improve maternal and infant health.

24 Nov 2025

Simple hospital program reduces severe maternal infections by 32%

The APT-Sepsis program significantly reduced infection-related outcomes in maternal care, demonstrating the impact of coordinated interventions in hospitals.

24 Nov 2025

New research identifies molecular pathways linking hot weather and preterm birth risk

An Emory University study, published Friday by Science Advances, provides the first evidence that exposure to higher temperatures during pregnancy is linked to specific biological changes in mothers that are also associated with preterm birth.

22 Nov 2025

What to know about the CDC’s baseless new guidance on autism

The rewriting of a page on the CDC's website to assert the false claim that vaccines may cause autism sparked a torrent of anger and anguish from doctors, scientists, and parents who say Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is wrecking the credibility of an agency they've long relied on for unbiased scientific evidence.

22 Nov 2025

Prenatal stress hormones may shape when a baby’s teeth erupt

A study links maternal stress hormones in late pregnancy to the timing of baby teeth eruption, highlighting prenatal factors in early childhood development.

20 Nov 2025

Waning immunity and falling vaccination rates fuel pertussis outbreaks

Rates of pertussis, also known as whooping cough, are surging in Texas, Florida, California, Oregon, and other states and localities across the country.

20 Nov 2025

Study shows how ketogenic eating improves hormonal balance in PCOS

The very low-carbohydrate ketogenic diet leads to meaningful reductions in weight, visceral adiposity, insulin resistance, and androgen excess in women with PCOS based on pooled randomized trials. Benefits appear consistent across studies, though high heterogeneity, short durations, and limited safety data highlight the need for longer-term comparative research.

19 Nov 2025

Most pregnancies involve weight gain outside healthy ranges with major health impacts

Around two-thirds of pregnancies have weight gain that is more or less than recommended and is associated with complications such as preterm birth, large birth weight, and admission to intensive care.

19 Nov 2025

Structured infection prevention program can save mothers’ lives in low-resource settings

A landmark multi-country clinical trial has shown that a structured, sustainable approach to infection prevention and treatment can save women's lives, cutting severe maternal infections and deaths by about one-third (32%) compared to usual care.

19 Nov 2025

Research reveals new insights into the biology of recurrent miscarriage

Researchers at the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute, University of Sydney, and the Royal Hospital for Women have uncovered important new insights into the biology of recurrent miscarriage - a devastating condition that affects up to one in fifty couples trying to conceive.

19 Nov 2025