Pregnancy articles

Marijuana use doubles in US pregnant women to 1 in 14  ABC News

Pot use in pregnancy has doubled among U.S. women and is most common during the first trimester, government research shows. Overall, 7% of pregnant ...

Study: More Pregnant Women Using Pot, Despite Risks  WebMD

The percentage of women in the study who reported.

When You’re Told You’re Too Fat to Get Pregnant  The New York Times

Does it make sense, medically or ethically, when fertility clinics refuse to treat prospective mothers they consider too large?

Mom Gets Pregnant Naturally After Having Her Fallopian Tubes Removed: ‘I Was Shocked’  PEOPLE.com

Elizabeth Kough of Missouri said her newborn son wasn't part of her plans, but she feels “very blessed”

Several states are banning the practice of incarcerating pregnant inmates alone.  NPR

Natalie Lynch spent the last two weeks of her pregnancy in a prison cell, mostly alone. As female incarceration rates rise, some states are banning solitary ...

Kate Middleton Pregnant Again? Royal Fans Think So Based On Her Body Language At the Royal Ascot  Showbiz Cheat Sheet

Is Kate Middleton expecting her fourth baby? Fans think they've figured it out based on this one clue at the Royal Ascot.

Pregnancy is making Bumble CEO Whitney Wolfe Herd rethink parental work policies  Fast Company

Whitney Wolfe Herd, the founder and CEO of Bumble, has always put a lot of thought into work-life balance both for herself and at her online dating company.

I Volunteered At A 'Crisis Pregnancy Center,' And It Changed Me In Ways I Never Imagined  HuffPost

"My first day at the center was a trial by fire ... every bone in my body begged me to get up and leave."

Pregnant women’s ‘safety bubble’ expands during third trimester to ‘keep danger at arm’s length’  The Independent

A pregnant woman's "safety bubble" enlarges during her third trimester, a new study has discovered. Scientists from Anglia Ruskin University and the ...

Shamers keep coming for pregnant women’s coffee. Science roasts their reasoning  USA TODAY

One pregnant woman said she had her coffee thrown away by a customer. But a little caffeine is OK for moms-to-be. Doctors agree.

Hayley Tamaddon reveals she took 18 pregnancy tests after conceiving her miracle baby boy  The Sun

HAYLEY Tamaddon has revealed that she took 18 pregnancy tests after conceiving her miracle baby boy. The 42-year-old star was in a state of disbelief after ...

Ammika Harris Shows Off Flat Stomach In New Pic After Report She’s Pregnant With Chris Brown’s Baby  Hollywood Life

Ammika Harris took to Instagram on June 18 to share a stunning photo of herself flaunting a trim figure in a bra and pants just days after a report claimed she is ...

Michigan marijuana products may soon carry warning label for pregnant women  Michigan Radio

Michigan legislators may soon vote to slap a warning label on marijuana products aimed at pregnant and nursing mothers. While it is discouraged by medical.

Dominican Republic: Policies Fuel Teen Pregnancy  Human Rights Watch

Adolescent girls in the Dominican Republic are being denied their sexual and reproductive rights, including access to safe abortion, Human Rights Watch said in ...

Carolyn Hax: Pregnancy weight gain bothers husband, and he lets her know  The Mercury News

Carolyn Hax: Pregnancy weight gain bothers husband. He needs to be told that he should love his wife for who she is.

Pregnant Women Who Eat More Fiber May Lower Child's Celiac Risk  Live Science

Mothers who eat a high-fiber diet in pregnancy may lower the risk of celiac disease in their children, a new study suggests.

Ebola vaccine for pregnant women: one step closer but more to go  STAT

The Ebola vaccine should be offered to pregnant women regardless of trimester to protect women and their fetuses from severe illness and death.

Importance of Folic Acid and Vitamin B12 during pregnancy  Times of India

Vitamin B9, or Folic Acid as it is better known, is a vital nutrient in the body that is needed by people of all ages. Folic acid helps the body produce and maintain ...

Being pregnant is like running a 40-week marathon, study says  WJW FOX 8 News Cleveland

A new study says pregnant women reach the same peak levels of endurance as those competing in Ironman -- so the physical intensity of pregnancy is like ...

Masturbation and pregnancy: Is it safe? Benefits and risks  Medical News Today

Most doctors agree that, in most cases, it is safe to masturbate while pregnant. In this article, we look at some of the myths and misconceptions that surround ...

Q&A: Pregnancy Gets Better With Practice; How To Handle SAHM Blues  The Federalist

The Federalist's lady writers somehow decided that I should write an advice column. I don't feel especially wise, but they had questions and I had opinions.

Pregnant Hayley Tamaddon hails 'miracle' as she plans more children after birth  Mirror Online

Hayley Tamaddon never thought she would become a mother but with weeks to go before the birth, she is planning to add more.

'Counting On': Duggar Fans Predict That Abbie Burnett Will Announce a Pregnancy Any Day Now  Showbiz Cheat Sheet

Fans are eagerly awaiting baby news from John David Duggar and Abbie Burnett. Here's why everyone thinks they'll be announcing soon.

Pregnancy pushes the body nearly as much as extreme endurance sports  Quartz

A study of elite runners shows there could be an upper limit to human energy expenditure. Pregnant women push these caloric limits, too.

Infertility Linked to Dangerous Heart Condition in Pregnancy  Live Science

Women undergoing fertility treatments may be at an increased risk of a dangerous pregnancy condition called peripartum cardiomyopathy. But the heightened ...

All pregnant women should be tested for hepatitis C: B.C. experts  Vancouver Sun

B.C. experts are calling for universal screening for hepatitis C in all pregnant women in Canada so that if they are infected, they can be treated with drugs after ...

Father's smoking during pregnancy tied to asthma in kids  Reuters

(Reuters Health) - Children who are exposed to tobacco smoke from their fathers while they're in the womb may be more likely than those who are not to ...

Pregnant women whose waters break can opt to continue to 37 weeks, says RCOG  The BMJ

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10 Ways to Actually Get Some Sleep When You're Pregnant  Self

Not-so-surprising fact: Sleeping during pregnancy can be a serious struggle. “Sleep disturbances during pregnancy are extremely common,” Abbe Wain, M.D., ...

How my PTSD changed the way I care for pregnant women  STAT

Some women develop depression after giving birth. Although as many as 10% may develop post-traumatic stress disorder, it often goes unrecognized.

Rights Groups Press Tanzania to Drop Pregnant Students' Ban  Human Rights Watch

Human rights groups are cranking up the pressure to get Tanzania's government to quash its absurd and discriminatory ban on pregnant girls and teenage ...

How Pregnancy Changes Your Salary, Earning Potential  Bloomberg

The relentless pressure to devote more hours to the office hasn't gone away, even with anti-discrimination laws.

Mets' Ramos learns of wife's pregnancy on deck  ESPN

Wilson Ramos' wife informed the Mets catcher while he was in the on-deck circle that she was pregnant with their third child.

Butt pain during pregnancy: Causes and home remedies  Medical News Today

Feeling pain in the buttocks is common during pregnancy. Often, it is due to extra pressure from the growing uterus, which can cause sciatica or hemorrhoids.

Amber Rose's Baby Daddy Says Sex During Her Pregnancy is 'Fire'  TMZ

Amber Rose's pregnancy is not slowing down her love life, according to the baby's daddy who tells us intercourse is kinda different now ... but it's still hot!!!

This 'Game Of Thrones' Deleted Scene Revealed The Truth About Cersei's Pregnancy  Elite Daily

The final season of Game of Thrones really could have gone anywhere, which is a big reason why so many people tuned in to see what was going to happen in ...

UCLA postdoc says she was retaliated against for raising pregnancy discrimination issues  Inside Higher Ed

UCLA postdoc says she was retaliated against for complaining about her supervisor's reaction to her impending parenthood.

Red blood cell donor pregnancy history not linked to higher mortality in transfusion recipients  National Institutes of Health

A new study has found that the sex or pregnancy history of red blood cell donors does not influence the risk of death among patients who receive their blood.

Surrogate Pregnancy Battle Pits Progressives Against Feminists  The New York Times

A bill to legalize paid surrogacy in New York passed the State Senate, but has found opposition from prominent feminists, including Gloria Steinem.

Cassie Announced Her Pregnancy And Her Partner Wrote The Sweetest Letter To Celebrate  BuzzFeed

"I promise to always come home with a great attitude and give our children and you undivided attention."

Nike to change pregnancy policy in athlete contracts after backlash  GMA

Alysia Montano and Kara Goucher were among the women who spoke out against Nike.

Pregnant and obese: The clinic trying to help  BBC News

Pregnant women who are obese or overweight in Scotland are now able to access specialist care at a newly opened clinic in Edinburgh.

Africa: Pregnant Girls, Young Mothers Denied School  Human Rights Watch

(Nairobi) – Tens of thousands of pregnant girls and adolescent mothers are denied their right to education across Africa, despite progress in some countries, ...

Pregnancy Kills. Abortion Saves Lives.  The New York Times

Every pregnancy poses a “serious health risk” to the mother.

Can you get pregnant from precum?  Medical News Today

It is possible to get pregnant from precum. Precum is a fluid that the penis releases before ejaculation. The fluid is a lubricant that may contain sperm.

Edwina Bartholomew: Should women still wait 12 weeks to announce their pregnancy?  Daily Telegraph

I can protect big, important news that belongs to someone else, but when it comes to my own exciting developments, I might as well work in outdoor advertising.

Chris Brown Caught Liking Sexy Photos Of Diamond Brown Amid Rumors Ammika Harris Is Pregnant  Hollywood Life

Chris Brown may reportedly be expecting his 2nd child with Ammika Harris, but he's also in the midst of an IG flirt fest with Diamond Brown.

Assams world-famous tea gardens are deadly for pregnant women  Business Standard

Read more about Assam's world-famous tea gardens are deadly for pregnant women on Business-standard. Researchers who investigated 150 maternal ...

I Decided To Share News Of My Pregnancy At Just 5 Weeks. Then I Miscarried.  HuffPost

I found out that I was five weeks pregnant on my birthday. It was a normal morning in our house. My 2-year-old, Fianna, woke up my husband, Peter, and me by ...

Scots hit by Primodos pregnancy drug damage urged to join justice fight  Daily Record

Wilma Ord, whose daughter was born with cerebral palsy, wants other Scots who were affected by the drug to come forward.

The reasons we can't help but fuss over a pregnant belly  ABC News

My friend is 36 weeks pregnant and when she walked through my front door recently, I immediately touched her belly. I was beaming with excitement for the ...

Ammika Harris Asks Everybody To ‘Mind Their Business’ Amid Chris Brown Pregnancy Rumors  Hollywood Life

After a report claimed Ammika Harris was pregnant with Chris Brown's baby, she said to 'respect' her privacy and 'mind your business.'

New York Mets Player Finds Out His Wife Is Pregnant with Their Third Child While on Deck  PEOPLE.com

Wilson Ramos got some big news before he stepped to the plate Thursday at Citi Field.

How Sex Changes When You're Pregnant, According To An Expert  Bustle

Even if you're not sure whether or not you ever want to have kids, you've probably thought about the changes the human body goes through when pregnant.

Yung Miami Announces Her Pregnancy  Complex

The City Girls member confirmed she is expecting her second child via Instagram.

Group Prenatal Visits Are Catching On : Shots - Health News  NPR

Group prenatal visits are catching on — they can save money and reduce the risk of premature births. For one mother, it turned out to be the best decision she ...

I’m pregnant and forced to choose between being an MP and a mum  The Guardian

MPs are not entitled to maternity leave. The equality battle is far from over, says Labour MP Stella Creasy.

‘Fetal Heartbeat’ vs. ‘Forced Pregnancy’: The Language Wars of the Abortion Debate  The New York Times

The new laws that prohibit abortion as early as the sixth week of pregnancy have been called “heartbeat” legislation by supporters, a reference to the flickering ...

In Signing Thorisdottir, Nuun Brings Pregnancy Protections Debate to the CrossFit World  Morning Chalk Up

Last week, when Annie Thorisdottir announced her new partnership with Nuun, her contract came with something unique: a pregnancy clause ensuring that she ...

Diddy Sends Well Wishes To Cassie On Pregnancy Announcement  Vibe

Following the announcement, Diddy, who was in a relationship with Cassie for a reported 10 years, posted his well wishes on Instagram.

In vitro fertilization linked to deadly heart disease in pregnancy  Science Daily

Women undergoing fertility treatment should urgently see their doctor if they have heart failure symptoms, according to a new study. Shortness of breath, swollen ...

Marilyn Monroe's Rumored Pregnancy Photos From Alleged Affair For Sale  TMZ

Marilyn Monroe's rumored pregnancy photographs from alleged affair going up for sale at $95000.

Stress Early in Pregnancy Tied to Lower Sperm Counts in Adult Sons  The New York Times

Stress early in pregnancy is associated with reduced sperm counts and lower testosterone levels in adult sons, a new study has found. The study, in Human ...

ROYAL BABY NEWS: Did Princess Eugenie reveal she's PREGNANT?  New Idea

ROYAL BABY NEWS: Did Princess Eugenie reveal she's PREGNANT?

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson Signs Bill Banning Abortion After 8 Weeks  NPR

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson signed a bill on Friday that criminalizes abortions in the state after eight weeks of pregnancy, the latest in a series of sweeping ...

Jess Ennis-Hill tells Sky News pregnancy was the 'toughest time" of her life  Sky News

The former athlete retired in 2016 after winning Olympic, European and world championship titles in heptathlon.

A traumatic pregnancy can trigger PTSD in the mother  Dallas News

Appointments with my doctor make me nervous. That's ironic because I'm a doctor, a maternal-fetal medicine specialist who deals with high-risk...

Pregnant Christina Anstead and Husband Ant Enjoy 'Magical' Babymoon in Sedona  PEOPLE.com

The pregnant star of 'Christina on the Coast' posted a picture with husband Ant as the two vacation in Sedona.

Matthew Wolfenden: Emmerdale’s David Metcalfe speaks on Charley Webb's ‘brutal’ pregnancy  Express

MATTHEW WOLFENDEN, who plays David Metcalfe in Emmerdale, today spoke out about his wife Charley Webb's pregnancy, admitting it has been “brutal”.

Allyson Felix: My Own Nike Pregnancy Story  The New York Times

I've been one of Nike's most widely marketed athletes. If I can't secure maternity protections, who can?

Three beat pregnant teen to try to force miscarriage  BBC News

Three people forced laundry detergent into a pregnant teenager's mouth as they tried to make her have a miscarriage, a court has heard. The victim, who was 17 ...

Can You Get Pregnant From Precum? An Ob-Gyn Explains  Health.com

Junior high sex-ed class made us believe that if a boy so much as sneezed on you, you could get pregnant. And if he managed to get precum in the vicinity of ...

Model Belle Lucia Wants Her Pregnancy Critics to Know that ‘Bumps Show at All Different Stages’  PEOPLE.com

Model Belle Lucia defends her small baby bump from critics and says that "bumps show at all different stages"

How Diddy Really Feels About His Ex Cassie’s Pregnancy  E! NEWS

Oh baby, baby! Cassie confirmed the exciting news about her pregnancy on Wednesday in a heartwarming Instagram post. Moreover, the "Me & U" singer ...

West Coast Fever coach Stacey Marinkovich breaks pregnancy news to team  The West Australian

Watch the heartwarming moment West Coast Fever coach Stacey Marinkovich reveals to her team that she's expecting.

Gary Woodland's Wife, Gabby Granado, Is Pregnant With Twins  Heavy.com

Gary Woodland's wife, Gabby Granado Woodland, is pregnant with twins who are due in August Fox reported during the 2019 U.S. Open. It is a redemption story ...

Deaths from pregnancy and child birth are often preventable; Alabama finally starts to take notice  AL.com

Alabama's maternal deaths may be higher than previously thought.

Woman Ready To Be 'Owned' By Her Husband During Pregnancy Gets Owned By The Internet  Someecards News

I know this seems like a parody of a person, but this woman is real and she didn't pop off the set of "The Handmaid's Tale." Sophie Pelletier, a self described "girl ...

Woman Shamed by Starbucks Barista for Ordering Caffeine While Pregnant  Health.com

A pregnant woman was shamed by a barista at a London Starbucks for ordering a caffeinated drink. Here's what to know about caffeine and pregnancy.

The unexpected perk of my group pregnancy care: New friends  The Philadelphia Inquirer

I had always imagined going through pregnancy surrounded by family and friends. But when I found out I was pregnant, my husband, Alex, and I had just moved ...

Jessica Simpson's Ankles Back To Normal After Pregnancy Swelling  OK Magazine

Jessica Simpson dealt with severe ankle swelling during her third pregnancy, but she happily reported on Tuesday, June 18, that she's back to normal just.

Diddy Sends Message To Cassie Following Pregnancy News With Boyfriend Alex Fine  Capital XTRA

The music mogul responded after his former partner of ten years Cassie announced she's expecting her first child with new boyfriend Alex Fine.

Don't overdo omega-6 fat consumption during pregnancy  Science Daily

New research showed that eating a diet with three times the recommended daily intake of linoleic acid might be harmful in pregnancy.

GRA 'distances itself' from 1985 comment that garda's pregnancy 'not appropriate behaviour'  TheJournal.ie

THE GARDA REPRESENTATIVE ASSOCIATION (GRA) said it wants to distance itself from any criticism of a garda who was subject to a disciplinary ...

Windsor Regional Hospital set to close clinic for high-risk pregnancy patients  Windsor Star

Windsor Regional Hospital is shutting its Maternal Fetal Medicine Clinic, forcing many women with high-risk pregnancies to leave town to get treatment for ...

Pregnancy of Minor Rape Victim Terminated, AIIMS Tells Delhi High Court  News18

The high court had, on June 14, asked AIIMS to set up a medical board to examine whether it was necessary to end the pregnancy of the 14-year-old rape victim ...

Researchers Have Found Pregnancy Is Literally Like An Ultra Marathon  Scary Mommy

A new study researching the limits of human endurance has found that one of the hardest things the human body can handle, even including ultra marathons, ...

Funny Pregnancy Meltdown Stories: 11 Dads Share Their Wife’s Best  Fatherly

While there's nothing funny about the brutal instability of pregnancy hormones, their comedic timing is undeniable. Here, 11 dads share their better half's ...

Elin Nordegren's Famous Boyfriend Revealed Following Pregnancy News  Extra

Days after Tiger Woods' ex-wife Elin Nordegren was seen with a baby bump, the identity of her new boyfriend has been revealed.

Tiffany Franco Pregnant on '90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way'  Heavy.com

On TLC's new show "90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way," one of the couples featured is Tiffany Franco and Ronald Smith.

Chris Brown 'Baby Mama' Shocks Fans As She Drops Huge Pregnancy Hint On Instagram  Capital XTRA

Chris Brown's alleged baby mama Ammika Harris has fans in a frenzy on Instagram, after posting a photo of herself. Fans have pointed out her unusual pose.

Driver intentionally hit, killed pregnant mom and toddler, police say  USA TODAY

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – A driver accused of running down a pregnant mother and her toddler son intentionally struck and killed them at random, authorities ...

Why Carlos and Pregnant Alexa PenaVega Felt 'Relief' in Learning They Are Having a Second Boy  PEOPLE.com

Alexa and Carlos PenaVega are already parents to son Ocean King, 2½.

‘The Real Housewives of Potomac’ cast celebrates Ashley Darby’s pregnancy at La Vie  The Washington Post

Hey, isn't that . . . the cast of “The Real Housewives of Potomac” partying it up at La Vie on Saturday afternoon? Housewives Gizelle Bryant, Charrisse ...

Nike Says It Will End Financial Penalties for Pregnant Athletes  The New York Times

In response to criticism, the company said it would waive performance-pay reductions for 12 months for athletes “who decide to have a baby.”

'Pregnancy Compensation Hypothesis' May Explain Greater MS Risk  Multiple Sclerosis News Today

Read about the "Pregnancy Compensation Hypothesis" of why women have a higher risk for autoimmune diseases, but lower likelihood of certain cancers.

Disabled woman who gave birth at Phoenix care facility was likely pregnant before, documents allege  WTKR News 3

PHOENIX – A disabled woman who gave birth at an Arizona long-term care facility had been raped repeatedly, and had likely been pregnant before, new ...

Operation Transformation's Jean Tierney admits 'worries' over pregnancy  Extra.ie

Operation Transformation leader Jean Tierney revealed she once had an ectopic pregnancy, suffering a miscarriage and losing her baby daughter.

Pregnant Ashley Darby Jokes About Large Butt and Baby Bump | Lookbook  Bravo

At her recent baby shower, Ashley Darby showed off her burgeoning bump — the one she worked so hard to achieve — in a curve hugging, icy blue gown.

Kat Von D reveals struggle with weight loss after pregnancy: 'Before I got pregnant, I did have my dream body'  Yahoo Finance

Makeup guru and tattoo artist Kat Von D made a departure from posting highly stylized photos on her Instagram account and instead shared a video of herself ...