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?

Constipation in Pregnancy

Breast and Nipple Changes During Pregnancy

Dental Care During Pregnancy

What is Amniotic Fluid Embolism?

Pregnancy: 25 - 28 weeks

Fetal Movements in Pregnancy

Pregnancy: 37 - 40 weeks

Eczema During Pregnancy

Pregnancy: over 40 weeks

Benefits of Nut Consumption During Pregnancy

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Pregnancy and Organic Food

What is intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP)?

Foot Conditions and Pregnancy

Can Men Improve the Chances of a Successful Pregnancy?

Dangers of Vitamin Deficiency During Pregnancy

How Soon Can You Have Sex After Having a Baby?

Pregnancy: 29 - 32 weeks

Complications during Pregnancy

What is the Quadruple or Combined Test?

How is the Sex of a Fetus Determined?

Smoking and Pregnancy

Pregnancy Denial

Breeched Birth: Caesarean Section or Vaginal Delivery?

Pregnancy Myths

Why is Caffeine Dangerous During Pregnancy?

Extended Breech, Flexed Breech and Footling Breech

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

What is hyperemesis gravidarum (severe morning sickness)?

Heartburn in Pregnancy

Hair Growth in Pregnancy

Piles (Haemorrhoids) in Pregnancy

Zika Virus in Pregnant Women

Does Morning Sickness Occur at Other Times of Day?

Hypothyroidism in Pregnancy

What is the Triple Screen in Pregnancy?

Foods to Avoid During Pregnancy

What is the Third Stage of Labor?

Lupus and Pregnancy

Acute Fatty Liver of Pregnancy Treatment

Rheumatoid Arthritis and Pregnancy

Recurrent Miscarriage Causes

Early Signs of Pregnancy

Pregnancy: 0-8 weeks

Breast Changes After Birth

How Much Should My Baby Move During Pregnancy?

Osteoporosis and Pregnancy

Thyroid Disease in Pregnancy

Fibromyalgia and Fertility / Pregnancy

The Constituents of Breast Milk

What Causes an Ectopic Pregnancy?

How does Pregnancy Affect Breast Cancer Risk and Survival?

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

Pregnancy: 17 - 20 weeks

Back Pain in Pregnancy

Is it Safe to Exercise During Pregnancy?

Medical Complications of Twins, Triplets and Multiples

Voice Changes and Pregnancy

Diabetes and Pregnancy

What Causes Miscarriage?

Pregnancy and Infectious Diseases

Supplements During Pregnancy

Pregnancy: 21 - 24 weeks

Breastfeeding During Pregnancy

Maternal Birthing Positions

Maternal Immune Activation During Pregnancy

What is Acute Fatty Liver of Pregnancy?

Pregnancy: 13 - 16 weeks

The Genetics of Pre-Eclampsia

Obesity in Pregnancy

Pregnancy: 9 - 12 weeks

Diagnosis of fatty liver of pregnancy

The Role of Estrogen in Pregnancy

Recurrent Miscarriage Epidemiology

Pregnancy: 33 - 36 weeks

Latest Pregnancy News and Research

Artificial intelligence improves detection of dangerous pregnancy condition

A novel artificial intelligence (AI) model accurately detected the presence of placenta accreta spectrum (PAS), a dangerous pregnancy condition that often goes undetected with current screening methods, according to new research presented today at the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM) 2026 Pregnancy Meeting.

12 Feb 2026

Exposure to intense wildfire smoke during pregnancy may increase risk of autism in children

New research suggests that exposure to intense wildfire smoke during pregnancy may be associated with increased likelihood of autism in children.

12 Feb 2026

Abortion restrictions linked to higher maternal death rates

The increased number of state-level abortion restrictions in the U.S. was associated with a parallel increase in maternal deaths between 2005 and 2023, according to new research presented today at the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM) 2026 Pregnancy Meeting.

12 Feb 2026

Researchers find leading causes of death among pregnant and postpartum women

Researchers at Columbia University have found that accidental drug overdose, homicide, and suicide are the leading causes of death among pregnant and postpartum women.

12 Feb 2026

Alabama’s ‘pretty cool’ plan for robots in maternity care sparks debate

It sounds like something from a science fiction novel, but Alabama officials' plan to use robots to improve care for rural pregnant women and their babies is real.

12 Feb 2026

Top early-life factors driving childhood food allergy

This study analyzes 190 research papers to uncover early-life predictors of food allergies in children, highlighting skin barrier health and family history.

12 Feb 2026

COVID vaccination during pregnancy not associated with neurodevelopmental problems in children

The mRNA COVID-19 vaccine is not associated with autism or other neurodevelopmental problems in children whose mothers received the vaccine immediately before or during pregnancy, according to new research presented today at the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM) 2026 Pregnancy Meeting.

11 Feb 2026

Discontinuing antidepressants during pregnancy raises psychiatric risks

Pregnant patients who stopped taking their antidepressant medication during pregnancy were almost twice as likely to experience a mental health emergency compared with pregnant patients who continued taking their prescription, according to new research presented today at the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM) 2026 Pregnancy Meeting.

11 Feb 2026

Breastfeeding and healthy infant diets may help lower obesity risk by age nine

nationwide Icelandic cohort study found that better alignment with infant nutrition guidelines was associated with lower odds of obesity at ages 6 and 9 years. Associations were inconsistent at younger ages, highlighting the complex and multifactorial nature of childhood weight outcomes.

11 Feb 2026

Sustained high progesterone during pregnancy can improve menstrual cyclicity in PCOS patients

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) affects 6%−20% of reproductive-aged women, and is commonly accompanied by irregular menstrual cycles and anovulatory infertility.

11 Feb 2026

Routine aspirin therapy associated with lower rate of developing severe preeclampsia

Prescribing daily aspirin at the first prenatal visit to all pregnant patients was associated with an overall reduction in the development of severe preeclampsia, according to new research presented today at the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM) 2026 Pregnancy Meeting.

11 Feb 2026

Safety perceptions of major vaccines show significant drop over the past three years

In a winter marked by flu outbreaks, the persistence of Covid-19, and surges of measles cases across the United States, an Annenberg survey finds that a sizable majority of Americans think the three vaccines that combat these potentially deadly illnesses are safe to take, although perceptions of the safety of all three vaccines showed a statistically significant drop over the past three years.

10 Feb 2026

New guidance for the diagnosis and management of inherited hyperbilirubinemia

Inherited hyperbilirubinemia, encompassing Gilbert syndrome, Crigler-Najjar syndrome, Dubin-Johnson syndrome, and Rotor syndrome, represents a spectrum of disorders rooted in genetic defects affecting bilirubin metabolism and transport.

10 Feb 2026

Early life factors crucial for childhood food allergy development

A new study from McMaster University involving 2.8 million children around the world has revealed the most important early-life factors that influence whether a child becomes allergic to food.

9 Feb 2026

Large Swedish study finds COVID-19 vaccination unrelated to fertility or childbirth rates

A Swedish registry-based cohort study evaluated whether COVID-19 vaccination affected childbirth rates among women aged 18 to 45 years during the pandemic period. No statistically significant association was found between vaccination, childbirth, or recorded miscarriage rates, suggesting demographic and socioeconomic factors likely explain observed fertility trends.

8 Feb 2026

With ICE using Medicaid data, hospitals and states are in a bind over warning immigrant patients

The Trump administration's move to give deportation officials access to Medicaid data is putting hospitals and states in a bind as they weigh whether to alert immigrant patients that their personal information, including home addresses, could be used in efforts to remove them from the country.

6 Feb 2026

Dyslexia linked to broader brain network vulnerabilities

A University of Houston psychology professor is challenging the notion that dyslexia, or specific reading disorder, stems from a single faulty gene in the brain, suggesting instead that it is caused by an overall brain network vulnerability.

5 Feb 2026

Maternal perinatal depression linked to autistic traits in toddlers

A research team from the Department of Psychiatry at Tohoku University, led by Dr. Zhiqian Yu and Professor Hiroaki Tomita, has uncovered compelling evidence that maternal perinatal depression - psychological distress occurring during pregnancy or postpartum - elevates the risk of autistic-related traits in toddlers, with a particularly strong impact on girls.

5 Feb 2026

Does motherhood influence brain aging? New research suggests a positive cognitive association

Longitudinal data from postmenopausal women suggest that cumulative pregnancy duration and breastfeeding history are associated with modestly better cognitive performance later in life. These associations reflect higher cognitive trajectory levels rather than proven slowing of decline, and causality remains uncertain.

5 Feb 2026

Severe pregnancy sickness doubles postpartum depression risk

Severe nausea and vomiting during pregnancy may elevate postpartum depression risk, suggesting the need for early detection and tailored maternal support.

5 Feb 2026