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.

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

Pregnancy and motherhood trigger profound hormonal, structural, and functional changes in the brain, reshaping neural circuits to support caregiving and maternal behaviors. Recent evidence reveals that “mom brain” reflects adaptive neuroplasticity rather than simple cognitive decline.

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.

Foot Conditions and Pregnancy

How is the Sex of a Fetus Determined?

How does Pregnancy Affect Breast Cancer Risk and Survival?

Pregnancy: 9 - 12 weeks

Hair Growth in Pregnancy

Zika Virus in Pregnant Women

What Causes Miscarriage?

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

Thyroid Disease in Pregnancy

Breast Changes After Birth

Breeched Birth: Caesarean Section or Vaginal Delivery?

See more featured articles »

Piles (Haemorrhoids) in Pregnancy

Recurrent Miscarriage Epidemiology

How Soon Can You Have Sex After Having a Baby?

What is an Ectopic Pregnancy?

Medical Complications of Twins, Triplets and Multiples

Pregnancy Myths

Smoking and Pregnancy

The Role of Estrogen in Pregnancy

What is intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP)?

What is hyperemesis gravidarum (severe morning sickness)?

Acute Fatty Liver of Pregnancy Treatment

Pregnancy and Organic Food

Does Morning Sickness Occur at Other Times of Day?

Diabetes and Pregnancy

Supplements During Pregnancy

Maternal Birthing Positions

Pregnancy: 0-8 weeks

Voice Changes and Pregnancy

Why is Caffeine Dangerous During Pregnancy?

Breast and Nipple Changes During Pregnancy

Pregnancy and Infectious Diseases

Fetal Movements in Pregnancy

Pregnancy: over 40 weeks

What is the Triple Screen in Pregnancy?

Pregnancy: 21 - 24 weeks

Dental Care During Pregnancy

The Constituents of Breast Milk

Pregnancy: 25 - 28 weeks

What is Acute Fatty Liver of Pregnancy?

Hypothyroidism in Pregnancy

Recurrent Miscarriage Causes

Rheumatoid Arthritis and Pregnancy

Pregnancy Denial

What is Amniotic Fluid Embolism?

Benefits of Nut Consumption During Pregnancy

Maternal Immune Activation During Pregnancy

What is the Quadruple or Combined Test?

Back Pain in Pregnancy

Osteoporosis and Pregnancy

Foods to Avoid During Pregnancy

Can Men Improve the Chances of a Successful Pregnancy?

Heartburn in Pregnancy

Eczema During Pregnancy

Extended Breech, Flexed Breech and Footling Breech

Lupus and Pregnancy

Is it Safe to Exercise During Pregnancy?

What is the Third Stage of Labor?

What Causes an Ectopic Pregnancy?

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

Pregnancy: 29 - 32 weeks

How Much Should My Baby Move During Pregnancy?

The Genetics of Pre-Eclampsia

Pregnancy: 33 - 36 weeks

Early Signs of Pregnancy

Complications during Pregnancy

Pregnancy: 13 - 16 weeks

Breastfeeding During Pregnancy

Pregnancy: 37 - 40 weeks

Diagnosis of fatty liver of pregnancy

Obesity in Pregnancy

Constipation in Pregnancy

Dangers of Vitamin Deficiency During Pregnancy

Pregnancy: 17 - 20 weeks

Fibromyalgia and Fertility / Pregnancy

Latest Pregnancy News and Research

Nearly one million young children die each year due to growth failure worldwide

Nearly one million children around the globe fail to reach their fifth birthday every year due to devastating health consequences linked to child growth failure, making it the third leading risk factor for mortality and morbidity in children under five.

2 Dec 2025

Maternal eating disorders linked to higher asthma and wheezing risks in children

Eating disorders in mums-to-be are linked to a heightened risk of asthma and wheezing in their children, irrespective of the type of disorder, presence of co-existing depression/anxiety, or the timing of their child's exposure, finds research published online in the journal Thorax.

2 Dec 2025

Experts call for comprehensive measures to reduce injury risks for female athletes

reating a safe, gender-specific, supportive environment-one that is free of body shaming and idealised female forms, for example-is key to minimising female athletes' future risks of injury and protecting their health, emphasizes the Female/woman/girl Athlete Injury pRevention (FAIR) Consensus Statement-the first of its kind-published online in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.

2 Dec 2025

RFK Jr. wants to delay the hepatitis B vaccine. Here’s what parents need to know.

Working out of a tribal-owned hospital in Anchorage, Alaska, liver specialist Brian McMahon has spent decades treating the long shadow of hepatitis B. Before a vaccine became available in the 1980s, he saw the virus claim young lives in western Alaskan communities with stunning speed.

2 Dec 2025

Maternal exposure to fatty food aromas predisposes offspring to obesity

A research team at the Max Planck Institute for Metabolism Research has found that the smell of fatty foods during pregnancy increases the risk of overweight and obesity in children.

1 Dec 2025

Most of the world falls short on omega-3 intake

More than three-quarters of the global population aren't getting enough Omega-3, according to new research from the University of East Anglia, the University of Southampton and Holland & Barrett.

1 Dec 2025

Stopping GLP-1 drugs before pregnancy leads to more weight gain

Researchers determine the risk of pregnancy weight gain in patients who were prescribed GLP-1 RAs prior to conception.

1 Dec 2025

UTHealth Houston researchers receive NIH grant for fetoscopic spina bifida repair study

A five-year, $2.8 million grant was awarded to researchers at UTHealth Houston by the National Institutes of Health to evaluate the long-term effects on patients enrolled in the "Cryopreserved Human Umbilical Cord as a Meningeal Patch in Fetoscopic Spina Bifida Repair" trial.

1 Dec 2025

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