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.

Pregnancy: 33 - 36 weeks

Breast Changes After Birth

The Genetics of Pre-Eclampsia

What is the Triple Screen in Pregnancy?

What is Amniotic Fluid Embolism?

Rheumatoid Arthritis and Pregnancy

Pregnancy: 37 - 40 weeks

What is the Quadruple or Combined Test?

Smoking and Pregnancy

How does Pregnancy Affect Breast Cancer Risk and Survival?

Voice Changes and Pregnancy

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Pregnancy Myths

Dental Care During Pregnancy

Foot Conditions and Pregnancy

Hair Growth in Pregnancy

Pregnancy: 0-8 weeks

What is an Ectopic Pregnancy?

Early Signs of Pregnancy

Extended Breech, Flexed Breech and Footling Breech

Is it Safe to Exercise During Pregnancy?

Pregnancy: 29 - 32 weeks

Maternal Immune Activation During Pregnancy

Hypothyroidism in Pregnancy

Complications during Pregnancy

Dangers of Vitamin Deficiency During Pregnancy

Pregnancy and Organic Food

How Much Should My Baby Move During Pregnancy?

Zika Virus in Pregnant Women

The Role of Estrogen in Pregnancy

What is intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP)?

Back Pain in Pregnancy

Breastfeeding During Pregnancy

Obesity in Pregnancy

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

Osteoporosis and Pregnancy

What Causes an Ectopic Pregnancy?

Heartburn in Pregnancy

Maternal Birthing Positions

Fetal Movements in Pregnancy

What is Acute Fatty Liver of Pregnancy?

Diagnosis of fatty liver of pregnancy

Pregnancy Denial

Recurrent Miscarriage Epidemiology

The Constituents of Breast Milk

How is the Sex of a Fetus Determined?

Pregnancy: 25 - 28 weeks

Pregnancy: 9 - 12 weeks

What is hyperemesis gravidarum (severe morning sickness)?

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

Lupus and Pregnancy

Recurrent Miscarriage Causes

Breeched Birth: Caesarean Section or Vaginal Delivery?

Does Morning Sickness Occur at Other Times of Day?

What is the Third Stage of Labor?

Medical Complications of Twins, Triplets and Multiples

Pregnancy: 13 - 16 weeks

Thyroid Disease in Pregnancy

Pregnancy: over 40 weeks

What Causes Miscarriage?

Breast and Nipple Changes During Pregnancy

Acute Fatty Liver of Pregnancy Treatment

Pregnancy: 21 - 24 weeks

Constipation in Pregnancy

Can Men Improve the Chances of a Successful Pregnancy?

Eczema During Pregnancy

Pregnancy: 17 - 20 weeks

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

Piles (Haemorrhoids) in Pregnancy

Benefits of Nut Consumption During Pregnancy

How Soon Can You Have Sex After Having a Baby?

Pregnancy and Infectious Diseases

Foods to Avoid During Pregnancy

Supplements During Pregnancy

Why is Caffeine Dangerous During Pregnancy?

Diabetes and Pregnancy

Fibromyalgia and Fertility / Pregnancy

Latest Pregnancy News and Research

Updated AAP guidance warns raw dairy poses severe health risks

Unpasteurized milk, cheese and other "raw" dairy products are unsafe to drink or eat, especially for young children and those who are pregnant or breastfeeding, according to updated guidance from the American Academy of Pediatrics.

5 Oct 2026

Black people in Canada face higher risk of severe maternal morbidity

Black people in Canada have an increased risk of severe maternal morbidity (SMM) - serious complications that can occur during pregnancy, labor or delivery, and postpartum - compared with White people, according to new research published in CMAJ.

5 Oct 2026

Enlicitide offers oral treatment option for patients avoiding cholesterol injections

In 2015, a new class of cholesterol-lowering injectable drugs called PCSK9-inhibitors was approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as a result of clinical research led by UT Southwestern.

5 Oct 2026

Patient navigators significantly improve postpartum care for low-income mothers

While the transition to motherhood can be challenging for anyone, barriers such as inadequate health literacy, unreliable transportation, navigating a complex health care system, limited access to childcare or insecure housing can be the tipping point between a new mom accessing needed care or going without it.

5 Oct 2026

Study finds delayed response to active controversy linking autism to acetaminophen use during pregnancy

Most public health institutions failed to respond in a timely way to misinformation on social media that falsely claimed that acetaminophen during pregnancy is linked to autism, according to research presented during the American Academy of Pediatrics 2026 National Conference & Exhibition.

5 Oct 2026

Five lipids revealed a divide between active and inactive pregnancies

Staying active during pregnancy is linked to changes in DHA-rich placental lipids

5 Oct 2026

Postpartum GLP-1 prescriptions rise sharply among U.S. women

More U.S. women are being prescribed GLP-1 medications after giving birth, particularly those diagnosed with diabetes, according to new research from the USC Schaeffer Center for Health Policy & Economics.

1 Oct 2026

Ultrasensitive AMH testing offers new insights into midlife ovarian reserve

In women's lifelong health management, the years from 35 to 55 form a critical transition period. During this period, many women face a triple challenge: declining fertility, bothersome perimenopausal symptoms, and delayed or delays in recognizing or confirming menopause.

1 Oct 2026

Type 1 diabetes incidence rose by 11% after rotavirus vaccine rollout in Norway

New research to be presented at the Annual Meeting of The European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) in Milan, Italy (Sept 28 – Oct 2) and published in Diabetologia (the journal of EASD) shows that incidence (the new case rate) of type 1 diabetes (T1D) in children aged 0.5-5 years in Norway was 11% higher following the rapid roll out and uptake of the rotavirus vaccine in September 2014.

1 Oct 2026

Real-world data reveals higher reported GLP-1 side effects in female patients

The second of a Series of papers presented at the Annual Meeting of The European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) in Milan, Italy (Sept 28 – Oct 2) and published in The Lancet Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Women's Health discusses the wide-ranging issues relating to use of GLP-1 RA drug use in women.

1 Oct 2026

GLP-1 receptor agonist exposure shows no link to major adverse pregnancy outcomes

New research to be presented at the Annual Meeting of The European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) in Milan, Italy (Sept 28 – Oct 2) and published in The Lancet Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Women's Health shows that, following a review and meta-analysis of available studies, use of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RA) drugs for diabetes and weight management in women living with diabetes is not associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes in most cases.

1 Oct 2026

Early-onset type 2 diabetes trial demonstrates significant 24-week fat loss

New research to be presented at the Annual Meeting of The European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) in Milan, Italy (Sept 28 – Oct 2) and published in The Lancet Regional Health Americas journal shows that in people who have developed early onset type 2 diabetes (EOT2D) (aged under 45 years), around half these T2D cases can be reversed with a low-energy diet combined with a structured exercise program.

1 Oct 2026

Placental health in late pregnancy linked to childhood ADHD

Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children may be associated with problems with the health of the placenta during late pregnancy, according to a new study by University of Iowa Health Care researchers.

30 Sep 2026

Study connects food insecurity to mental health in young mothers

A new review of research from across sub-Saharan Africa found that inadequate access to food is linked to depression, suicide attempts, HIV vulnerabilities, and poorer sexual and reproductive health outcomes among adolescent mothers.

30 Sep 2026

Daily probiotics help prevent severe gut disease in preterm babies

Probiotic supplementation in very preterm infants is linked to lower rates of necrotizing enterocolitis and mortality, according to a nationwide Swedish study.

30 Sep 2026

Maternal depression linked to neurodevelopmental disorders in children

Children of mothers with depression had higher rates of certain neurodevelopmental disorders regardless of whether they were exposed to antidepressants in the womb, reports a new study led by Saraid McIlvride of the University of Glasgow, UK, published September 29th in the open access journal PLOS Medicine.

29 Sep 2026

Uterus transplantation shows improving outcomes and successful births nationwide

A decade of uterus transplantation in the United States has resulted in dozens of healthy births and steadily improving surgical outcomes, according to a new national review led by researchers from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.

24 Sep 2026

Screening approved medicines reveals potential treatments for preterm labor

Shajila Siricilla, PhD, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, and Jennifer Herington, PhD, Associate Professor of Pediatrics, led a team that systematically screened 1,191 FDA-approved drugs and found that several candidates met criteria supporting further evaluation as potential treatments for preterm labor.

23 Sep 2026

New 3D lipid atlas maps the chemistry of mouse brains

The brain is often described in terms of cells and wiring. However, much of it is made of lipids that form the membranes of neurons, wrap nerve fibers with myelin, and help brain cells send and receive signals.

23 Sep 2026

Study finds no causal link between prenatal paracetamol and neurodevelopmental disorders

Various studies over the years have linked prenatal use of the pain reliever paracetamol (acetaminophen) with neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children, but many of the studies were small, poorly designed, or found only weak associations

23 Sep 2026