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.

Hypothyroidism in Pregnancy

Foods to Avoid During Pregnancy

What Causes an Ectopic Pregnancy?

Foot Conditions and Pregnancy

Dental Care During Pregnancy

The Role of Estrogen in Pregnancy

Pregnancy Myths

Pregnancy: 37 - 40 weeks

What is the Third Stage of Labor?

The Constituents of Breast Milk

Breeched Birth: Caesarean Section or Vaginal Delivery?

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Breast Changes After Birth

Can Men Improve the Chances of a Successful Pregnancy?

What Causes Miscarriage?

Dangers of Vitamin Deficiency During Pregnancy

Maternal Immune Activation During Pregnancy

Zika Virus in Pregnant Women

Eczema During Pregnancy

Pregnancy: 17 - 20 weeks

Recurrent Miscarriage Epidemiology

Rheumatoid Arthritis and Pregnancy

Is it Safe to Exercise During Pregnancy?

Obesity in Pregnancy

Early Signs of Pregnancy

Supplements During Pregnancy

How is the Sex of a Fetus Determined?

Pregnancy and Organic Food

Osteoporosis and Pregnancy

Complications during Pregnancy

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

Thyroid Disease in Pregnancy

Pregnancy and Infectious Diseases

Breastfeeding During Pregnancy

Lupus and Pregnancy

What is hyperemesis gravidarum (severe morning sickness)?

Smoking and Pregnancy

Voice Changes and Pregnancy

Pregnancy: 25 - 28 weeks

Pregnancy: 29 - 32 weeks

How Much Should My Baby Move During Pregnancy?

Heartburn in Pregnancy

Why is Caffeine Dangerous During Pregnancy?

Pregnancy: 21 - 24 weeks

How does Pregnancy Affect Breast Cancer Risk and Survival?

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

Piles (Haemorrhoids) in Pregnancy

What is an Ectopic Pregnancy?

Pregnancy Denial

Breast and Nipple Changes During Pregnancy

Hair Growth in Pregnancy

What is Acute Fatty Liver of Pregnancy?

Benefits of Nut Consumption During Pregnancy

Back Pain in Pregnancy

Pregnancy: 13 - 16 weeks

Pregnancy: 33 - 36 weeks

What is the Triple Screen in Pregnancy?

Recurrent Miscarriage Causes

What is the Quadruple or Combined Test?

Extended Breech, Flexed Breech and Footling Breech

How Soon Can You Have Sex After Having a Baby?

Pregnancy: 0-8 weeks

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

Fibromyalgia and Fertility / Pregnancy

The Genetics of Pre-Eclampsia

What is intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP)?

Medical Complications of Twins, Triplets and Multiples

Maternal Birthing Positions

Diabetes and Pregnancy

Fetal Movements in Pregnancy

Does Morning Sickness Occur at Other Times of Day?

Acute Fatty Liver of Pregnancy Treatment

Diagnosis of fatty liver of pregnancy

Constipation in Pregnancy

What is Amniotic Fluid Embolism?

Pregnancy: 9 - 12 weeks

Pregnancy: over 40 weeks

Latest Pregnancy News and Research

Calla Lily Clinical Care doses first patients in clinical trial for intravaginal drug delivery platform for threatened miscarriage

Calla Lily Clinical Care, a women’s health-focused medical technology company, today announced dosing of the first patients in the FREEDOM clinical trial.

6 May 2026

App launched to track heart health after high-risk pregnancies

The MumCare app addresses postpartum cardiovascular risk, supporting women in managing health after pregnancy complications through personalized digital tools.

6 May 2026

Groundbreaking study explores prenatal drug therapy for osteogenesis imperfecta

Shriners Children's St. Louis is proud to announce that one of its lead researchers, Dr. Arin Oestreich, has been awarded a $3.1 million R01 grant from the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD).

5 May 2026

Specific health labels may better motivate reduced alcohol consumption

Although the United States requires a warning label on alcoholic beverages, alcohol-related deaths have risen steadily over the past two decades.

5 May 2026

Blood tests years before pregnancy predict risk of hypertension

Pre-pregnancy blood biomarkers linked to hypertension risk highlight the potential for early intervention in managing hypertensive disorders of pregnancy.

5 May 2026

Study uncovers overlooked crisis of paternal deaths after childbirth

It took the better part of a century for maternal mortality to be recognized, forgotten and finally recognized again as an urgent public health crisis in the United States.

4 May 2026

Early chemical exposure linked to sperm abnormalities in men

An estimated 7% of all men are affected by infertility. Multiple animal studies indicated that exposure to persistent environmental chemicals in early life can negatively impact male reproductive health, and now a human study suggests the same.

4 May 2026

Study: One in ten babies regularly falls asleep with a screen

Despite recent government guidelines that parents should avoid screen time for babies under the age of two, a new global study finds that one in ten babies now regularly fall asleep with a screen.

4 May 2026

How a common gut bacterium may protect health

Akkermansia muciniphila's impact on immunity and pregnancy outcomes underscores its promise as a probiotic, with implications for infectious disease treatment.

4 May 2026

Scientists find that human embryos are vulnerable to COVID

A University of California, Riverside study reports that cells in the earliest stages of human development could be susceptible to infection by SARS-CoV-2, which causes COVID-19, offering new insight into how the virus interacts with developing human tissues and why that may matter for pregnancy research.

4 May 2026

Routine blood tests years before conception may predict pregnancy risks

Small abnormalities in blood sugar, blood lipids and inflammation several years before pregnancy are linked to an increased risk of high blood pressure during pregnancy and pre-eclampsia, according to a new study from Karolinska Institutet published in JAMA Network Open.

30 Apr 2026

Baby teeth show when metal exposure may affect brain development

The study identifies critical windows of metal exposure via baby teeth, revealing impacts on brain development and behavior in children and adolescents.

30 Apr 2026

Study finds no psychiatric risk from prenatal sedatives

A large South Korean study published by The BMJ today finds no increased risk of psychiatric or neurodevelopmental disorders, such as ADHD and autism, in children whose mothers used sedative drugs (benzodiazepines or Z-hypnotics) during pregnancy.

29 Apr 2026

Maternal weight before pregnancy may shape toddlers’ development

A nationwide Korean cohort study of 258,367 mother-child pairs found that maternal pre-pregnancy BMI was associated with developmental delay risk in children aged 18 to 36 months. Children of underweight mothers showed modest early risks that later attenuated, while obesity-related risks persisted across developmental domains.

29 Apr 2026

Maternal antibodies provide lifelong protection against adult gum disease

Mothers provide a hidden immune legacy that protects their children's teeth long after weaning is over. A new study reveals how maternal antibodies act as early life architects, programming the mouth to resist aggressive bacteria and prevent the bone loss associated with adult gum disease.

29 Apr 2026

AGA update emphasizes lifestyle changes for effective hemorrhoid management

The American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) has released a new clinical practice update providing expert guidance on the diagnosis and treatment of hemorrhoids, a common condition affecting approximately 50% of people by age 50.

29 Apr 2026

Prenatal air pollution exposure linked to delayed toddler development

Babies exposed to high amounts of air pollution in the womb show slower signs of development at 18 months than those exposed to lower levels.

28 Apr 2026

Ten warning signs linked to severe seizures in preeclampsia

Ten previously unknown symptoms may indicate an increased risk of severe seizures in pregnant women with preeclampsia - enabling timely preventive treatment for the right patients.

28 Apr 2026

PCORI announces new funding for patient-centered clinical effectiveness research

The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) today announced new funding to support patient-centered comparative clinical effectiveness research (CER) across a range of health conditions experienced by Americans, along with projects designed to help bring practice-changing CER results into real-world care settings.

28 Apr 2026

Study links socioeconomic stressors to worse pregnancy outcomes for black women

Stresses experienced by black women, such as socioeconomic inequalities, may alter key processes in the body that predispose them to worse pregnancy outcomes than white women, a study by the University of Cambridge has found.

28 Apr 2026