Pregnancy articles

Real Moms Share Shocking, Yet Normal, Pregnancy Symptoms  Healthline

You think you've heard it all, from swollen feet to shiny hair, but there are certain pregnancy symptoms that don't typically make the cut in conversations… until ...

Baby Food, Bassinets and Talk of Salvation: Inside an Evangelical Pregnancy Center  The New York Times

The director used to attend anti-abortion protests. Now she tries to help pregnant women and new mothers find jobs, emotional support or a place to shower.

Could Fluoride Be Bad for Baby During Pregnancy?  WebMD

Two out of every three U.S. residents now live in an area with fluoridated water, compared with 38% of Canadians and 3% of Europeans, the researchers said in ...

The App That’s Like A Virtual Midwife For Pregnant Women  Forbes

“When I was pregnant with my second child I had a complication that nearly killed me,” explains Bonnie Roupé, founder of Bonzun. “I had no idea I was so close ...

The Particulars of Onager Pregnancy  Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute

Green Hill Barn, awhere our herd of Persian onager mares lives at the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute, has been full of excitement during the past ...

How to stay healthy during pregnancy  WUSA9.com

WASHINGTON D.C., DC — Finding out you're pregnant can be the happiest time in many women's lives. But it is also overwhelming and stressful. Mayor Muriel ...

Why Warning Pregnant Women Not to Drink Can Backfire  The New York Times

In many areas of health policy, the best of intentions can lead to more harm than good. Such is the case with America's approach to alcohol and pregnancy.

Woman with kidney stones didn't know she was pregnant with 3  TODAY

Dannette Giltz thought she had kidney stones but she was in labor with triplets. Cryptic pregnancies are rare. How can you be pregnant and not know it?

Kirsten Dunst Admits Pregnancy With Jesse Plemons Was a ‘Surprise’: I Thought I’d ‘Have a Hard Time’ Conceiving  Us Weekly

Kirsten Dunst thought she would 'have a hard time' conceiving, but her pregnancy with Jesse Plemons was a 'surprise' — read more.

Could fluoride be bad for your baby during pregnancy?  Chicago Tribune

Fluoride exposure from drinking water during pregnancy could be making children less intelligent, a new Canadian study argues.

Scientists unlock secrets of maternal/fetal cellular communication during pregnancy  Science Daily

Researchers have unlocked mysteries surrounding how a pregnant mother's cells and her fetus' cells communicate throughout pregnancy. With this new ...

10 Best Home Pregnancy Tests Of 2019 - Doctor-Reviewed Tests  Women's Health

Taking a pregnancy test is clearly a BFD. And, no matter what results you're hoping for, you want to make sure it's accurate so you don't have to repeat the whole ...

The Quickening  The Atlantic

Like ​The Atlantic? Subscribe to ​The Atlantic Daily​, our free weekday email newsletter. When you were the size of a poppy seed, I sat in the bathroom of a ...

The “pregnancy penalty” is gender equality’s biggest enemy  Quartz

Women shouldn't have to hold off looking for a new job, or raising funds for their company, just because they're thinking about starting a family.

Kate Middleton pregnant: Why Meghan and Kate Middleton will never be pregnant at same time  Express

MEGHAN MARKLE and Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge, have been swamped by speculation they could both announce baby news next year. However, royal ...

Former Google Employee Plans to Sue for Pregnancy Discrimination  VICE

The author of a viral memo accusing Google of discriminating and retaliating against her for being pregnant went public to reveal her name and her plans to file ...

Exercise During Pregnancy May Have Lasting Benefits for Babies  The New York Times

Newborns whose mothers exercise during pregnancy may become physically coordinated a little earlier than other babies, according to a captivating new study ...

BYB Podcast: Alcohol use before and during pregnancy  KUTV 2News

(KUTV)- Alcohol use is a common question for newly pregnant women or breastfeeding moms. Even though most people know to avoid alcohol in pregnancy, ...

Model Ashley Graham praised for showing pregnancy stretch marks  CNN

Ashley Graham is pregnant and proud of her body -- and she's letting everybody know on Instagram.

Royal baby: How this royal hid her pregnancy from the world as baby bump grew  Express

PREGNANT royals usually share their happy news via social media. Here is how one royal hid the fact she was expecting from the public eye with this cryptic ...

Pregnant Milla Jovovich Celebrates 10 Years of Marriage to Husband with Baby Bump Photo  PEOPLE.com

"What a joy it's been living life with you for so many years!" Milla Jovovich wrote in part in a tribute to her husband of 10 years, Paul W.S. Anderson.

Salvadoran Woman Who Lost Her Pregnancy Is Acquitted Of Homicide In Retrial  NPR

Evelyn Beatriz Hernández was originally sentenced to 30 years in prison in El Salvador, which has one of the strictest abortion laws in the world.

Latest Story In 'Hooked' Series Tackles Opioid Addiction, Pregnancy And Stigma  Vermont Public Radio

The stigma surrounding opioid addiction is pervasive. Many grappling with it, and even those years into their recovery, often struggle to talk with their.

Tiffany Roberts and the Harmful Pattern of Criminalizing Pregnant Mothers  Ms. Magazine

Tiffany Roberts, a Chattanooga woman, faced felony charges of first-degree murder and aggravated child abuse when her twins died two days after a premature ...

How Long Does It Typically Take To Get Pregnant?  HuffPost

Here's what doctors want you to know about fertility timelines and conceiving.

Couple accused of faking pregnancy, birth and baby's death in scam, documents show  ABC News

A Pennsylvania couple allegedly lied about the pregnancy, birth and death of their son and then fraudulently accepting gifts and money during the faux tragedy, ...

Countdown's Rachel Riley shows off baby bump and makes pregnancy jokes  Metro.co.uk

Countdown's Rachel Riley shows off baby bump as she makes pregnancy jokes after honeymoon with Strictly Come Dancing's Pasha Kovalev.

YouTuber Patricia Bright is pregnant with her second child  cosmopolitan.com

Congratulations are in order for YouTube's Patricia Bright, who revealed her pregnancy with a stunning photo shoot on Instagram last night [22 August 2019].

Emily Ratajkowski sparks pregnancy rumors with cryptic 'mom and dad' Instagram post  Fox News

Emily Ratajkowski last night sparked pregnancy rumours with a cryptic Instagram pic alongside her husband Sebastian Bear-McClard.

Is drinking fluoride during pregnancy linked to lower IQ scores for children?  Earth.com

Researchers from several academic institutions and medical centers discovered that maternal fluoride exposure was linked to lower IQ scores in children.

Pregnant Shay Mitchell Just Wore an Open Trench Coat, Cowboy Boots, and Nothing Else  HarpersBAZAAR.com

Shay Mitchell just posed for a new pregnancy photo shoot and suggested that she might pose in a diaper next.

Taylor Swift: Does 'Lover' Video Imply That She's Pregnant?  Junkee

The new music video for 'Lover' contains one shot that has fans convinced Taylor Swift is pregnant, and about to announce the news.

Pregnant Shay Mitchell Does Impressive Jump Squats While Showing Off Her Growing Baby Bump  PEOPLE.com

Mitchell and boyfriend Matte Babel are expecting a baby girl.

PSA: That Is NOT a Plan B Pill Inside Your Pregnancy Test  Yahoo Lifestyle

Teens have taken to social media wondering if some pregnancy test kits include the morning-after pill. File this as a complete myth that requires debunking, but ...

Nine labor unit nurses who were pregnant together have given birth  CNN

Nine nurses who work together and were pregnant together have now become mothers together.

Pregnancy support group coming to Hinds County  WLBT

HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WLBT) - A pregnancy support group is coming to Hinds County in September of this year. According to this group, more babies are born ...

'Little People, Big World' Star Tori Roloff Gets Honest About Not Loving Her Pregnancy All the Time  GoodHousekeeping.com

Tori Roloff of Little People, Big World is all about keeping things real on social media when it comes to her pregnancy. But her Instagram from Thursday may just ...

Inside the 'fake clinics' where women are persuaded to carry pregnancies to term  The Guardian

'Crisis pregnancy centers' give counseling, pregnancy tests – and outnumber abortion providers three to one in Georgia.

Former Googler plans to sue the company over pregnancy discrimination  Business Insider

The woman, Chelsey Glasson, was the author of an internal memo that spread quickly within the tech giant earlier this month.

Woman with hysterectomy accused of faking pregnancy to scam prospective parents  KPRC Click2Houston

A Houston woman is in jail and is due in court this week after authorities said she faked her pregnancy to scam a local couple and their adoption agency out of ...

Vitamin D During Pregnancy May Improve Dental Health of Babies  The New York Times

High doses of vitamin D during pregnancy improved tooth enamel in offspring.

Ashley Graham announces she's pregnant with her first child  CNN

(CNN) Ashley Graham is going to be a mom. The model and her husband, Justin Ervin, shared the happy news in a sweet Instagram post on Wednesday.

Pregnant Marnie Simpson reveals she's insecure about 'cellulite' as she shares bump snap  Mirror Online

The pregnant star reveals she's insecure about her cellulite and anxious about motherhood.

Pregnant Tori Roloff and Zach Roloff’s Son Jackson Upgrades to Big Boy Bed: ‘Stop Growing’  Us Weekly

Little People, Big World's Tori Roloff and Zach Roloff's 2-year-old son, Jackson, upgraded from a crib to a big boy bed — details.

Pregnant Ashley Graham Shows Off Her Baby Bump One Day After Announcing First Child on the Way  PEOPLE.com

In celebration of their nine-year wedding anniversary, Ashley Graham and husband Justin Ervin revealed Wednesday that they're expecting their first child.

Nike further changes its policies for pregnant athletes  CNN

New York (CNN Business) Nike is making further changes to its maternity policy for sponsored athletes after its previous rules sparked a backlash from ...

Alyssa Milano revealed she had 2 abortions after getting pregnant while on birth control  Business Insider

The "Charmed" actress talked about her decision to get abortions in her 20s. "It was not an easy choice," she said.

Lydia Bright reveals pregnancy STRUGGLE that all expectant mums can relate to  HELLO!

Lydia Bright has taken to Instagram to share a pregnancy struggle that all expectant mums are sure to relate to!

Nike Removes Contract Reductions for Pregnant Athletes After Backlash  Sports Illustrated

Nike has expanded its policy on athlete pregnancy for 18 months.

When Are Heartbeats Audible During Pregnancy?  FactCheck.org

Q: When is the human heart fully developed, and when are heartbeats audible during pregnancy? A: A developing heart has all of its primary structures after ...

The Queen's 'cryptic' pregnancy announcement didn't even mention she was expecting  Mirror Online

Back in 1948, royal pregnancy announcements were done a little differently.

Amy Jackson shares pregnancy struggles: ‘I’ve been finding it really difficult to motivate myself’  Hindustan Times

Amy Jackson, who is pregnant with her first child with boyfriend George Panayiotou, has shared a long note about how she is finding it difficult to motivate herself ...

The Advantages Of Being Pregnant As A Trial Attorney  Above the Law

Ed. note: This is the latest installment in a series of posts on motherhood in the legal profession, in partnership with our friends at MothersEsquire. Welcome ...

To keep her lover, 55-year-old Chinese woman fakes pregnancy and kidnaps grandson to pass off as own son  AsiaOne

She did it all in the name of love. But it was nothing to write a love song about because this 55-year-old Chinese woman staged her pregnancy and even ...

Women who smoke during pregnancy are too ashamed to seek help to quit  Daily Post

A specialist *service* has been launched to help mums-to-be kick the habit as rates soar across North Wales.

'LPBW': Tori Roloff Just Explained She Doesn't 'Love Being Pregnant'  Showbiz Cheat Sheet

Tori Roloff from 'Little People, Big World' is getting ready for baby No. 2 to arrive in November, and she just got candid about pregnancy again.

Viral memo written by Google employee alleges pregnancy discrimination  Mashable

An internal Google memo in which an employee alleges discrimination and retaliation for pregnancy has gone viral within company message boards, according ...

Pregnant Keira Knightly shows off baby bump as she heads out with husband James Righton  Mirror Online

Heavily-pregnant actress Keira Knightly looked radiant as she stepped out in North London with husband James Righton and mum Sharmon MacDonald.

Teen Pregnancy Facts - Consequences of Teen Pregnancy  Seventeen.com

Your teenage years can be a rollercoaster of emotions and that's without exaggerating. You're only a teen for a few years, but so much can happen in such a ...

Pregnant Lydia Bright breaks down in tears as she thanks fans for their support but admits it ‘isn’t the fai  The Sun

LYDIA Bright broke down in tears today as she thanked fans for their support - and admitting her pregnancy "isn't the fairytale" she imagined. The 28-year-old ...

Kate Middleton Pregnant With Baby No. 4? Why You Shouldn't Believe the Rumors  Showbiz Cheat Sheet

Kate Middleton is the mother to three but rumor mills won't stop churning that a fourth is on the horizon. Here's why you shouldn't believe the rumors.

Octagon girl Jhenny Andrade announces pregnancy  MMA Fighting

Jhenny Andrade will soon have to step away from her role as an Octagon girl for the UFC as the Brazilian model announced on Tuesday that she's expecting a ...

Anne Hathaway's pregnant belly makes red carpet debut in custom dress: 'Anne + 1'  USA TODAY

The devil may wear Prada, but expectant mom Anne Hathaway wore Brandon Maxwell when she arrived for the opening night of "Sea Wall/A Life" Thursday.

Pregnant and depressed: 'I feared they'd take my child if I admitted how I felt'  BBC News

When journalist Anna Ceesay was pregnant with her second child she began to feel depressed and anxious, but kept it a secret from everyone, including her ...

Lisa Haydon Says She 'Hopes' To Return To Films After Pregnancy  NDTV News

Lisa Haydon, who recently announced her second pregnancy in an adorable post on Instagram, says that after taking a pause for a few years for her second ...

'90 Day Fiancé' Star Jay Smith Sparks Pregnancy Rumors With Sonogram Picture on Instagram  Newsweek

90 Day Fiancé star Jay Smith—nee Conrad Smith—sparked pregnancy rumors on Saturday when he posted a picture of a sonogram photo. He didn't add a ...

Pregnant Shay Mitchell and Boyfriend Matte Babel Reveal Her Due Date: ‘I Want Her to Be a Libra’  Us Weekly

Shay Mitchell and her boyfriend, Matte Babel, shared the pregnant actress' due date with their YouTube followers — details.

'If you want unsolicited advice, get pregnant'  BBC News

Six months into her pregnancy, Jaclene Paolucci has had enough of strangers offering unsolicited advice and thinking it's fine to touch her without permission.

Lydia Bright announces pregnancy but reveals sad split from boyfriend  Mirror Online

The former TOWIE star has announced her baby news today but has revealed she will be a single mum.

A Culture Of Life Requires Better Care For Pregnancy Complications  The Federalist

Parents often don't know which hospitals will provide them care during pregnancy complications until it's too late. We need hospital transparency.

'Yellowstone' Just Revealed an Unexpected Pregnancy and Fans Had Lots to Say  PopCulture.com

Yellowstone has a lot going on as the Dutton family prepares for a major showdown with the Beck brothers, but that didn't stop the show from dropping a ...

Amy Duggar King Overcame Pregnancy Morning Sickness with Hot Pockets  PEOPLE.com

Duggar King admits she was pretty particular about what she ate during her 1st trimester.

Amy Jackson opens up about pregnancy in her third trimester, See picture  PINKVILLA

Amy Jackson preaches about pregnancy in her latest Instagram post where she flaunts her third-trimester baby bump.

Pregnant Springfield woman dies after allegedly inhaling duster spray  The Register-Guard

A Eugene woman and her unborn child died Tuesday after the woman allegedly used inhalants to get high.Jamie Nicole Crafton, 33, was cited with a ...

Is pot safe when pregnant? Study seeks answer, draws critics  Associated Press

CHICAGO (AP) — Pregnancy started out rough for Leslie Siu. Morning sickness and migraines had her reeling and barely able to function at a demanding New ...

South Dakota mom thought she had kidney stones but was pregnant with triplets  New York Post

A South Dakota woman who recently gave birth to triplets said she didn't discover she was pregnant until she went to the hospital with what she thought were ...

Anne Hathaway opens up about infertility while announcing her second pregnancy  CNN

Anne Hathaway is pregnant with her second child, "The Hustle" star announced Wednesday on Instagram.

Pregnant Amy Duggar Shares Epic Baby Bump Group Photo at Sprinkle Party With Lauren, Kendra, Anna, Abbie Duggar  Us Weekly

Amy Duggar cradled her baby bump in an epic group photo with pregnant cousins Lauren, Kendra, Anna and Abbie — take a look.

Teen pregnancies now 'nat'l social emergency'  INQUIRER.net

Teenage pregnancy has become a “national social emergency,” Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Ernesto Pernia said on Thursday.

Amy Jackson in her third trimester gets preachy about pregnancy  Times of India

After flaunting her baby bump recently on Instagram, Amy Jackson has once again taken to social media to share another picture of herself from her third ...

Drinking Pomegranate Juice During Pregnancy May Help In Babies' Brain Development; Says Study  NDTV

There's nothing better than gulping a glass of *fresh* fruit juice to quench your thirst. Fruit juice is sweet, delicious and needless to say, extremely nutritious – any ...

'Unplanned' actress establishes scholarship for pregnant women  Catholic News Agency

Ashley Bratcher, lead-actress in the pro-life movie “Unplanned,” has helped establish a scholarship for women pursing an education during an unexpected ...

Why a Pregnancy for Princess Eugenie Could Put Princess Beatrice's Life on Hold  Showbiz Cheat Sheet

Many suspect Princess Eugenie will announce a pregnancy soon. If that's the case, it may greatly affect her older sister, Princess Beatrice.

Can you get pregnant from anal sex? Facts and myths  Medical News Today

It is very rare to get pregnant from anal sex, but there is a small chance. We explore anal sex and pregnancy and bust some myths about preventing pregnancy.

No more loop recorders, fewer urine pregnancy tests: Ontario announces OHIP changes  iPolitics.ca

Loop recorders used for cardiac monitoring and post-coital testing of cervical mucous for infertility will no longer be covered by OHIP — two of the 11 changes ...

Oscar Isaac's Wife Is Pregnant With 2nd Child: See Her Baby Bump!  Us Weekly

Oscar Isaac's wife, Elvira Lind, is pregnant with their second child — see her baby bump.

Pregnant women may be exposed to MRI contrast agent  CNA

(Reuters Health) - Women who don't realize they're pregnant when they undergo magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) may be exposed to a chemical that might ...

Former Catholic School Teacher Claims She Was Fired For Being Pregnant, Unmarried  HuffPost

Michelle Bolen claims leaders at Kansas City's St. Therese Catholic School were concerned about her pregnancy causing public “scandal.” By Carol Kuruvilla.

Daphne Oz Opens Up About Her 'Hardest' Fourth Pregnancy as She Judges MasterChef Junior  PEOPLE.com

"I don't want to gloss [over] the parts that are challenging," fourth-time mom-to-be Daphne Oz tells PEOPLE about being candid on social media.

Pregnant Milla Jovovich Cradles Growing Baby Bump in Sweet Family Pic For 10th Wedding Anniversary  Us Weekly

Pregnant Milla Jovovich showed off her baby bump progress with a new family photo on social media — read for more details.

New Zealand captain Amy Satterthwaite announces pregnancy  BBC Sport

New Zealand women's captain Amy Satterthwaite announces she is expecting her first child with team-mate Lea Tahuhu and will take a break from cricket.

Is Kate Middleton Pregnant? Odds Both Duchess, Meghan Markle Will Have Babies In 2020  International Business Times

They're both moms of adorable young children, and royal fans seem pretty keen on both Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle having more babies within the next ...

Pregnant 'LPBW' Star Tori Roloff Shows Off Her Baby Bump in Dresses  inTouch Weekly

Pregnant 'Little People, Big World' star Tori Roloff showed off her baby bump on Instagram in several maternity dresses. See her cute looks here!

Boosting odds of pregnancy with IVF  Business Daily

As IVF gains acceptance in Kenya, couples wonder how many repeated cycles they should do and at what cost.

Pennsylvania Couple Faked Pregnancy and Death of Baby to Get Presents and Cash: Cops  Inside Edition

A Pennsylvania couple told family and friends they were having a baby boy, then posted an image of their newborn with the tragic news that he had died just ...

The American Workplace Still Won't Accommodate Pregnant Workers  The Nation

Pregnant women face discrimination up and down the economic ladder—but low-wage workers suffer the most.

Royal sisters in crisis: Princess Eugenie pregnancy upstages Beatrice's engagement  New Idea

Royal fans have been speculating about Princess Eugenie's pregnancy with Jack Brooksbank and Princess Beatrice's engagement to Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi all ...

Ban the detention of pregnant women  The Guardian

Letter: Emma Ginn, the director of Medical Justice, warns that women in immigration detention receive inadequate healthcare.

Former KC Catholic school teacher says she was fired for being pregnant and unmarried  Kansas City Star

A teacher fired from St. Therese, a Northland Catholic grade school, is taking the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph to court next week. Her lawsuit claims she ...

It’ll Be a Boy for Jeremy and Pregnant Audrey Roloff: ‘We’re So Excited’  PEOPLE.com

Ahead of revealing the sex of her and husband Jeremy Roloff's second child on the way, Audrey Roloff asked her Instagram followers to vote boy or girl.