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.

Voice Changes and Pregnancy

Can Men Improve the Chances of a Successful Pregnancy?

Extended Breech, Flexed Breech and Footling Breech

Recurrent Miscarriage Causes

Foot Conditions and Pregnancy

Pregnancy: 29 - 32 weeks

Pregnancy: 21 - 24 weeks

Early Signs of Pregnancy

Dangers of Vitamin Deficiency During Pregnancy

Supplements During Pregnancy

Recurrent Miscarriage Epidemiology

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Pregnancy: 13 - 16 weeks

How is the Sex of a Fetus Determined?

Pregnancy: 37 - 40 weeks

Breeched Birth: Caesarean Section or Vaginal Delivery?

Rheumatoid Arthritis and Pregnancy

The Genetics of Pre-Eclampsia

Pregnancy: over 40 weeks

The Constituents of Breast Milk

Pregnancy Myths

What is Acute Fatty Liver of Pregnancy?

What is the Triple Screen in Pregnancy?

Complications during Pregnancy

Smoking and Pregnancy

What Causes an Ectopic Pregnancy?

Lupus and Pregnancy

Eczema During Pregnancy

Breast Changes After Birth

Osteoporosis and Pregnancy

How Soon Can You Have Sex After Having a Baby?

Fibromyalgia and Fertility / Pregnancy

Zika Virus in Pregnant Women

Medical Complications of Twins, Triplets and Multiples

What is hyperemesis gravidarum (severe morning sickness)?

Back Pain in Pregnancy

Maternal Birthing Positions

Diabetes and Pregnancy

How Much Should My Baby Move During Pregnancy?

Pregnancy and Organic Food

Pregnancy: 25 - 28 weeks

Obesity in Pregnancy

Heartburn in Pregnancy

Pregnancy and Infectious Diseases

Diagnosis of fatty liver of pregnancy

Acute Fatty Liver of Pregnancy Treatment

Foods to Avoid During Pregnancy

Benefits of Nut Consumption During Pregnancy

The Role of Estrogen in Pregnancy

What Causes Miscarriage?

Pregnancy: 17 - 20 weeks

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

Constipation in Pregnancy

Pregnancy Denial

What is an Ectopic Pregnancy?

Why is Caffeine Dangerous During Pregnancy?

Breastfeeding During Pregnancy

How does Pregnancy Affect Breast Cancer Risk and Survival?

Is it Safe to Exercise During Pregnancy?

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

What is intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP)?

Breast and Nipple Changes During Pregnancy

Hair Growth in Pregnancy

What is the Third Stage of Labor?

Pregnancy: 9 - 12 weeks

Fetal Movements in Pregnancy

Maternal Immune Activation During Pregnancy

Piles (Haemorrhoids) in Pregnancy

Does Morning Sickness Occur at Other Times of Day?

Dental Care During Pregnancy

What is the Quadruple or Combined Test?

Thyroid Disease in Pregnancy

Pregnancy: 0-8 weeks

Hypothyroidism in Pregnancy

What is Amniotic Fluid Embolism?

Pregnancy: 33 - 36 weeks

Latest Pregnancy News and Research

RSV prevention: A new era for infant protection

Globally, RSV causes millions of respiratory infections each year and is responsible for a large proportion of hospitalizations and deaths among children under five years, with the highest risk concentrated in infants under six months.

5 Jan 2026

Irregular collagen in uterine scars linked to placenta accreta development

Placenta accreta spectrum (PAS) used to be a rare pregnancy condition, but it now affects roughly 14,000 pregnancies annually, posing a major cause of maternal death.

2 Jan 2026

Endometrium-free closure technique for C-section may help lower the risk of long-term complications

As cesarean delivery (C-section) rates continue to rise worldwide, experts at NYU Langone Health are highlighting a surgical technique that may help lower the risk of long-term complications.

2 Jan 2026

One in four women in Norway found to miss postpartum check-ups

In a new study, Christine Agdestein has surveyed several aspects of the postnatal check-up. Agdestein is a specialist in general practice and a general practitioner, and is currently a PhD candidate at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU).

2 Jan 2026

Study reveals gaps in postnatal care information and attendance

31 Dec 2025

Prediabetes prevalence doubles over two decades in Finnish children with obesity

The prevalence of prediabetes has increased significantly in recent years among Finnish children living with overweight or obesity, a recent study by Tampere University and the University of Eastern Finland shows.

30 Dec 2025

Rising gestational diabetes rates raise alarms for maternal and child health

Gestational diabetes rose every single year in the U.S. from 2016 through 2024, according to a new Northwestern Medicine analysis of more than 12 million U.S. births. The condition, which raises health risks for both mother and baby, shot up 36 % over the nine-year period (from 58 to 79 cases per 1,000 births) and increased across every racial and ethnic group.

30 Dec 2025

New roadmap guides antiseizure medication adjustments during pregnancy and postpartum

For the first time, clinicians have access to a clear, evidence-based roadmap for adjusting antiseizure medication doses during pregnancy and after childbirth.

30 Dec 2025

Engineered womb lining model opens a window into embryo implantation

By engineering a system replicating the womb lining with high biological accuracy, researchers at the Babraham Institute and Stanford University have been able to study the implantation of human embryos, opening up this enigmatic process to investigation.

23 Dec 2025

Blood metabolite profiling outperforms BMI in predicting pregnancy complications

This study shows that a blood-based metabolomic signature linked to maternal BMI predicts gestational diabetes and preeclampsia more strongly than BMI alone, particularly in late pregnancy. A subset of 16 metabolites statistically mediates the BMI–gestational diabetes association, highlighting metabolic pathways that may improve prenatal risk stratification.

21 Dec 2025

Prenatal exposure to hot and humid conditions worsens child growth outcomes

The dangers of heat and humidity are so well known it's become cliche to mention them. But the impacts can extend farther than even scientists and doctors realized.

19 Dec 2025

FDA warns against fake treatments for infertility

You may know someone who has been unable to get pregnant due to infertility issues. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 12 percent of women aged 15 to 44 in the United States have difficulty becoming pregnant or carrying a pregnancy to term.

19 Dec 2025

Cutting carbs, not fat, may better control appetite in women

Research indicates low-carb diets may enhance appetite regulation and reduce food cues in women with lipedema, offering a dietary intervention advantage.

19 Dec 2025

Whooping cough cases rise sharply across the United States

Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is a vaccination-preventable illness that has been on the rise in the United States. Following a several-year lull during the pandemic, cases of whooping cough rose sixfold in 2024 and remain high.

18 Dec 2025

Estrogen drives gut pain and explains higher rates of IBS in women

Women are dramatically more likely than men to suffer from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), a chronic condition causing abdominal pain, bloating, and digestive discomfort.

18 Dec 2025

Fertility preferences remain high in rural Tanzania despite family planning access

Fertility rates in much of Sub-Saharan Africa remain high, despite declining child mortality and improved access to contraceptives and female education - factors that generally lead to smaller families and improved economic conditions in developing countries.

18 Dec 2025

Gestational diabetes alters the placenta at the molecular level, study reveals

Gestational diabetes can cause a multitude of complications in the offspring, but to date, the reasons are incompletely understood.

18 Dec 2025

Many women suffer in silence from treatable pelvic floor conditions

Many women assume pelvic floor health issues are simply their fate—part of having vaginal deliveries, getting older, gaining weight or entering menopause. Perhaps they have watched their mothers and grandmothers live with symptoms, such as urinary incontinence and pain.

17 Dec 2025

Heavy menstrual bleeding linked to iron deficiency in teenage girls

More than half of teenage girls experienced heavy bleeding and 40 per cent had an iron deficiency. The research, led from Lund University in Sweden, also shows that young teenage girls who experience heavy menstrual bleeding – and are therefore at greater risk of iron deficiency – can be identified using a simple questionnaire.

17 Dec 2025

Research reveals how the gut microbiome supports successful pregnancy

Gut microbes may play a key role in training a mother's immune system to adapt to the developing fetus during pregnancy, according to a preclinical study by Weill Cornell Medicine investigators.

17 Dec 2025