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.

Constipation in Pregnancy

What is the Third Stage of Labor?

Pregnancy: 17 - 20 weeks

Foods to Avoid During Pregnancy

Rheumatoid Arthritis and Pregnancy

What is Acute Fatty Liver of Pregnancy?

Hypothyroidism in Pregnancy

Recurrent Miscarriage Causes

Diagnosis of fatty liver of pregnancy

Pregnancy: 0-8 weeks

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

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What is Amniotic Fluid Embolism?

How Much Should My Baby Move During Pregnancy?

Why is Caffeine Dangerous During Pregnancy?

Obesity in Pregnancy

Dental Care During Pregnancy

Pregnancy: 9 - 12 weeks

Osteoporosis and Pregnancy

Medical Complications of Twins, Triplets and Multiples

Eczema During Pregnancy

Pregnancy and Organic Food

How does Pregnancy Affect Breast Cancer Risk and Survival?

Heartburn in Pregnancy

What is hyperemesis gravidarum (severe morning sickness)?

Fetal Movements in Pregnancy

Early Signs of Pregnancy

What Causes Miscarriage?

Breastfeeding During Pregnancy

Maternal Immune Activation During Pregnancy

Hair Growth in Pregnancy

Acute Fatty Liver of Pregnancy Treatment

Can Men Improve the Chances of a Successful Pregnancy?

Supplements During Pregnancy

What is an Ectopic Pregnancy?

Fibromyalgia and Fertility / Pregnancy

Pregnancy: over 40 weeks

Pregnancy and Infectious Diseases

Diabetes and Pregnancy

What is intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP)?

Thyroid Disease in Pregnancy

Pregnancy: 13 - 16 weeks

Recurrent Miscarriage Epidemiology

What Causes an Ectopic Pregnancy?

The Role of Estrogen in Pregnancy

Foot Conditions and Pregnancy

Pregnancy: 29 - 32 weeks

The Constituents of Breast Milk

What is the Triple Screen in Pregnancy?

Breast and Nipple Changes During Pregnancy

Pregnancy Myths

Smoking and Pregnancy

Complications during Pregnancy

Lupus and Pregnancy

Extended Breech, Flexed Breech and Footling Breech

Dangers of Vitamin Deficiency During Pregnancy

Breeched Birth: Caesarean Section or Vaginal Delivery?

Voice Changes and Pregnancy

Is it Safe to Exercise During Pregnancy?

Piles (Haemorrhoids) in Pregnancy

Benefits of Nut Consumption During Pregnancy

The Genetics of Pre-Eclampsia

Pregnancy: 21 - 24 weeks

Breast Changes After Birth

What is the Quadruple or Combined Test?

Zika Virus in Pregnant Women

Maternal Birthing Positions

How is the Sex of a Fetus Determined?

Back Pain in Pregnancy

Pregnancy: 33 - 36 weeks

Pregnancy: 25 - 28 weeks

Pregnancy Denial

Pregnancy: 37 - 40 weeks

Does Morning Sickness Occur at Other Times of Day?

How Soon Can You Have Sex After Having a Baby?

Latest Pregnancy News and Research

AI spots hidden diabetes risk even when test results look normal

Researchers used continuous glucose monitoring and multimodal data from over 3,000 people to reveal hidden patterns in glucose spikes across normoglycemia, prediabetes, and type 2 diabetes. Their AI-driven model exposed high individual variability and offers a personalized path for early detection and prevention of diabetes.

3 Aug 2025

Vaping may be reversing decades of progress against youth smoking

The rise of vaping in youth correlates with increased smoking risk, undermining public health efforts. Study calls for enhanced tobacco control measures.

1 Aug 2025

Group prenatal care improves health outcomes for mothers and babies

Women who attend prenatal care visits in groups are more likely to continue with their care and have better health outcomes at birth and beyond, according to a University of Michigan study.

31 Jul 2025

Women who drink heavily face higher chance of unintended pregnancy

A new study has found that, among women with a high desire to avoid becoming pregnant, those who drank heavily had a 50% higher risk of becoming pregnant than those who drank moderately or not at all.

31 Jul 2025

Chronically ill? In Kennedy’s view, it might be your own fault

On a recent weekday evening, Ashly Richards helped her 13-year-old son, Case, with homework. He did math problems and some reading, underscoring how much he's accomplished at his school for children with autism.

31 Jul 2025

Immune cells migrate from the gut to breast during pregnancy and lactation

Of the 3.6 million babies born in the United States each year, around 80 percent begin breastfeeding in their first month of life.

30 Jul 2025

Analysis shows low pre-pregnancy glucose increases risk of preterm birth

An analysis of data from more than 4.7 million Chinese women showed that those who had low blood sugar levels prior to conception were more likely to have certain adverse pregnancy outcomes-such as their baby being born preterm or with low birth weight.

30 Jul 2025

Vaping recreates 1970s smoking uptake rates in UK teens

UK teens who currently vape are as likely to take up smoking as their peers in the 1970s, despite a substantial fall in the prevalence of teenage smoking over the past 50 years, suggests a long term intergenerational study published online in the journal Tobacco Control.

30 Jul 2025

Vanderbilt team explores functional β-cell enhancement for diabetes

If it has seemed like more people you know are developing diabetes, you are right. The diabetes epidemic is not called that for nothing: According to the American Diabetes Association, over 10 percent of the U.S. population-approximately 38.4 million people-had diabetes in 2021, and 1.2 million more people get diagnosed each year.

30 Jul 2025

Prenatal phthalates lower boys' verbal IQ but lift girls' performance IQ, Canadian study reveals

Prenatal exposure to certain phthalates, especially DiDP, was linked to slightly lower IQ scores in preschoolers, with boys appearing more vulnerable. Other phthalates, like MMP and MBzP, showed small positive associations, but mixture effects were not significant.

29 Jul 2025

A brain-dead pregnant woman was kept alive in Georgia. It’s unclear if state law required it.

A Georgia woman declared brain-dead and kept on life support for more than three months because she was pregnant was removed from a ventilator in June and died, days after doctors delivered her 1-pound, 13-ounce baby by emergency cesarean section.

29 Jul 2025

B.C. sees major shift in contraceptive choices after making them free

More than 11,000 additional women opted for the most effective form of birth control-long-acting reversible contraception (LARC)-within just 15 months of B.C. making prescription contraception free.

28 Jul 2025

UK self-tests overstate accuracy and pose usability risks

Analysis of UK self-tests reveals critical flaws in accuracy claims, highlighting risks and the need for enhanced regulatory standards for consumer safety.

28 Jul 2025

New study links surrogacy to higher risk of mental illness

People who are gestational carriers (or "surrogates") appear more likely to be diagnosed with a new mental illness during and after pregnancy, according to new research from ICES, McGill University, and the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre.

28 Jul 2025

Congenital syphilis remains a threat to healthy births despite screening

Congenital syphilis remains a critical issue in remote Australia, with healthcare barriers undermining effective STI screening and increasing pregnancy risks.

25 Jul 2025

Creatine may enhance neuroprotection through energy pathways

Creatine supplementation may improve cognitive performance and mood, offering insights into its role in muscle-brain interactions and overall health.

25 Jul 2025

Study finds continued use of risky antiseizure drugs during pregnancy

Despite evidence of the risk of malformations at birth, or birth defects, use of some antiseizure drugs during pregnancy has persisted, according to a study published on July 23, 2025, in Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

24 Jul 2025