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.

Is it Safe to Exercise During Pregnancy?

Why is Caffeine Dangerous During Pregnancy?

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

Can Men Improve the Chances of a Successful Pregnancy?

Pregnancy: 33 - 36 weeks

Acute Fatty Liver of Pregnancy Treatment

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

What is an Ectopic Pregnancy?

Recurrent Miscarriage Causes

Pregnancy: 13 - 16 weeks

Breast Changes After Birth

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Pregnancy: 9 - 12 weeks

Piles (Haemorrhoids) in Pregnancy

Supplements During Pregnancy

Medical Complications of Twins, Triplets and Multiples

Lupus and Pregnancy

Constipation in Pregnancy

How Soon Can You Have Sex After Having a Baby?

Recurrent Miscarriage Epidemiology

What is the Triple Screen in Pregnancy?

Voice Changes and Pregnancy

Benefits of Nut Consumption During Pregnancy

What is the Quadruple or Combined Test?

Foods to Avoid During Pregnancy

Pregnancy Myths

What is Acute Fatty Liver of Pregnancy?

Pregnancy: 25 - 28 weeks

Does Morning Sickness Occur at Other Times of Day?

Pregnancy and Infectious Diseases

Maternal Birthing Positions

What is the Third Stage of Labor?

Dental Care During Pregnancy

Dangers of Vitamin Deficiency During Pregnancy

The Genetics of Pre-Eclampsia

Smoking and Pregnancy

How is the Sex of a Fetus Determined?

Pregnancy: 29 - 32 weeks

Diabetes and Pregnancy

What is intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP)?

Pregnancy: 17 - 20 weeks

Foot Conditions and Pregnancy

Pregnancy: 21 - 24 weeks

Pregnancy: 37 - 40 weeks

Complications during Pregnancy

What is hyperemesis gravidarum (severe morning sickness)?

Early Signs of Pregnancy

Zika Virus in Pregnant Women

Osteoporosis and Pregnancy

Rheumatoid Arthritis and Pregnancy

Diagnosis of fatty liver of pregnancy

Pregnancy and Organic Food

The Constituents of Breast Milk

Pregnancy Denial

Breast and Nipple Changes During Pregnancy

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

Fibromyalgia and Fertility / Pregnancy

Obesity in Pregnancy

How does Pregnancy Affect Breast Cancer Risk and Survival?

Hair Growth in Pregnancy

Pregnancy: 0-8 weeks

Extended Breech, Flexed Breech and Footling Breech

Heartburn in Pregnancy

Eczema During Pregnancy

How Much Should My Baby Move During Pregnancy?

What Causes an Ectopic Pregnancy?

What is Amniotic Fluid Embolism?

The Role of Estrogen in Pregnancy

Hypothyroidism in Pregnancy

Fetal Movements in Pregnancy

Breastfeeding During Pregnancy

Thyroid Disease in Pregnancy

What Causes Miscarriage?

Breeched Birth: Caesarean Section or Vaginal Delivery?

Pregnancy: over 40 weeks

Back Pain in Pregnancy

Maternal Immune Activation During Pregnancy

Latest Pregnancy News and Research

New mother’s experience highlights importance of postpartum heart care

At 35, Brooklyn resident Luyba Caloras was healthy, with no history of heart problems and no reason to think she was at risk of them. But pregnancy can act as a stress test on the heart—and soon after delivering her son at NYU Langone Health on February 3, 2024, she was diagnosed with a complication she never expected.

27 Mar 2026

Updated heart guidelines urge earlier screening for high blood cholesterol

For the first time since 2018, a clinical guideline from the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association for screening and managing blood cholesterol levels has been updated and jointly published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology and Circulation.

27 Mar 2026

Global maternal deaths decline but progress slows worldwide

Global maternal deaths have declined over the past three decades, yet progress has slowed in recent years and remains uneven across countries, according to new Global Burden of Disease (GBD) 2023 research published today in The Lancet Obstetrics, Gynaecology, & Women's Health.

26 Mar 2026

Microgravity reduces the ability of sperm to navigate reproductive tracts

Having a baby in space may require a bit more direction, with new Adelaide University research revealing the navigational abilities of sperm are negatively impacted by a lack of gravity.

26 Mar 2026

UPFs before conception may shape fertility and embryo growth

Findings show ultraprocessed food consumption before conception influences fertility and embryonic development, urging further research in this area.

26 Mar 2026

New fathers face delayed mental health risks after childbirth

Paternal mental health risks increase after childbirth, with delayed detection of psychiatric disorders underscoring the need for targeted support for fathers.

26 Mar 2026

The lifelong cardiovascular impact of placental abruption

Rutgers Health research shows the risk of developing early cardiovascular disease or dying from cardiovascular disease by the age of 28 was 4.6 times higher among people born to mothers who had a placental abruption during their pregnancy.

26 Mar 2026

Historical redlining linked to modern reproductive health disparities in women

A pair of studies are the first to examine how the decades-old discriminatory mortgage lending practice may contribute to present-day reproductive health problems, which disproportionately burden Black residents and other communities of color.

25 Mar 2026

Placental abruption linked to higher heart risk in children

The risk of developing early cardiovascular disease or dying from cardiovascular disease by the age of 28 was about 4.6 times higher among people born to mothers who had a placental abruption during their pregnancy.

25 Mar 2026

Study connects ultra-processed diets to fertility and embryo development

Eating large amounts of ultra-processed food (UPF) is linked not only to reduced fertility in men, but also to slower growth in early embryos, and smaller yolk sacs, which are essential for early embryonic development, according to new research.

24 Mar 2026

Snus linked to gum damage but tooth decay risk unclear

Snus is clearly linked to damage to the gums. The connection to tooth decay, however, remains unclear, according to a systematic review. When it comes to white snus, more studies are needed.

23 Mar 2026

Major UK clinical trial finds surfactant therapy ineffective for severe bronchiolitis

A major UK-led clinical trial has found that a treatment commonly used to help premature babies breathe offers no benefit for infants on life support with severe bronchiolitis - a seasonal viral illness that hospitalizes thousands of babies each year.

23 Mar 2026

Balancing sitting and movement may lower the risk for hypertensive disorders of pregnancy

During pregnancy, women can reduce their risk of developing a hypertensive disorder by nearly 30% by limiting sedentary time to no more than eight hours a day and increasing light, everyday physical activity to at least seven hours a day, according to preliminary research presented at the American Heart Association's EPI|Lifestyle Scientific Sessions 2026.

19 Mar 2026

Survey: Public awareness of alcohol-related cancer risk remains unchanged

Public awareness of the link between drinking alcohol and elevated cancer risk remains unchanged since February 2025, with over half of Americans saying that regularly consuming alcohol increases your chances of later developing cancer, according to a new survey by the Annenberg Public Policy Center (APPC) of the University of Pennsylvania.

19 Mar 2026

Young women face rising mortality rates from high blood pressure

Nearly 1 in 2 Americans has high blood pressure—sometimes called the "silent killer" because it harms the heart and blood vessels—but many people don't know they have it.

19 Mar 2026

Lawmakers seek to protect crisis pregnancy centers as abortion clinic numbers shrink

Conservative lawmakers in multiple states are pushing legislation drafted by an anti-abortion advocacy group to increase protections for crisis pregnancy centers, organizations that provide some health-related services but also work to dissuade women from having abortions.

19 Mar 2026

New tool helps thousands achieve better blood pressure control

A blood pressure program adopted across the University of California's six academic medical centers has effectively lowered hypertension and prevented serious disease or death for thousands of patients, according to a new study led by UC San Francisco.

18 Mar 2026