Pregnancy articles

Steady Rise in Pregnant Women's Blood Pressure  WebMD

Over the past four decades, the U.S. has seen a sharp rise in the number of pregnant women with high blood pressure, new research reveals.

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 ...

'Pregnant' woman's 'baby bump' was actually cancerous growth  Fox News

A United Kingdom woman who thought she was pregnant for weeks was devastated to learn her unborn baby was actually a cancerous growth.

Mum's incredible transformation after pregnancy cheese cravings ruined her health  Mirror Online

Married couple Anna and Sarah Hanson-Morris, from Irlam o'th Heights, saw their weight balloon after Anna became pregnant.

Stress in pregnancy 'makes child personality disorder more likely'  BBC News

The children of women who experience severe stress when pregnant are nearly 10 times more likely to develop a personality disorder by the age of 30, a study ...

Reading While Pregnant: How Pregnancy Has Changed My Reading Life  Book Riot

In March I found out that I was unexpectedly pregnant. Being a mature adult, I pretended it wasn't happening. Reading during pregnancy has helped me cope.

Ectopic pregnancy: the latest frontier in the abortion debate  Vox.com

Ectopic pregnancies can be deadly if left untreated. But abortion opponents are spreading misinformation about the condition.

Delaware woman who didn't know she was pregnant gives birth in toilet: 'I was just in shock'  Fox News

She had spent years praying for a baby, but figured that at age 37 it wasn't going to happen.

Why the Internet Thinks Rihanna Is Pregnant  E! NEWS

Social media users are speculating the superstar will soon be a mom after she mentioned giving birth in an interview with Essence.

Can you get pregnant from being fingered?  Medical News Today

Fingering is very unlikely to bring sperm into contact with the vagina. However, it can occur in some instances, which might lead to pregnancy. Learn more here.

State House to study why so many pregnant mothers are dying in Georgia  MDJOnline.com

Georgia lawmakers will meet next week to begin exploring why the Peach State has one of the worst rates of maternal mortality in the nation, according to an ...

Jamie Otis Celebrates Having 'Viable Pregnancy' at Five Weeks Along After Previous Miscarriages  PEOPLE.com

Jamie Otis also shared that she has "drastically changed [her] lifestyle" over the past two months, which "seems to be working" in terms of fertility.

My Take: Michigan program offers support to pregnant women  HollandSentinel.com

Pregnancy is a beautiful gift, but it can also be overwhelming. The feeling is often magnified for women who struggle to make ends meet, face limited family ...

Study: Fluoride Consumption During Pregnancy May Affect Child's IQ : Shots - Health News  NPR

A Canadian study suggests that fluoride consumed by pregnant women can affect the IQ of their children. No single study provides definitive answers, but the ...

Teddi Mellencamp pregnant with third child  Page Six

Congrats are in order for Teddi Mellencamp and husband Edwin Arroyave! The couple is expecting their third child together.

Baby on Board! These 11 Models Walked the Runway While Pregnant  PEOPLE.com

Anything you can do, these models can do pregnant.

Therapeutic strategies for pregnant women with lupus  Science Daily

A highly gender-biased disease, lupus afflicts females some nine times more than males. Because of the disease's unpredictable turns and debilitating flares ...

Most pro-choicers know that abortion at 26 weeks of pregnancy is murder  Washington Examiner

At 26 weeks gestation, a baby's eyes open for the first time. An uptick in neural oscillations means that the two-pound fetus, probably now taller than a foot, can ...

US Stops Pregnant Migrant's Labor, Sends Her Back to Mexico  TIME

An 8 months pregnant El Salvadoran woman, having contractions, was sent back to Mexico after being apprehended by Border Patrol agents.

Community tackles issue of opioid addiction in pregnant women  NewsChannel5.com

When it comes to the opioid crisis, pregnant women tend to feel the most vulnerable and stigmatized.

Priest tells court 'fornication' - not pregnancy - reason unwed teacher fired  Crux: Covering all things Catholic

A Catholic priest says "fornication" not pregnancy was the problem in the case of a teacher who alleges that she was fired from a Catholic school in Kansas City, ...

Lydia Bright shares sweet moment her unborn baby 'WAVES' during pregnancy scan  Heart

The former TOWIE star posts the adorable video on Instagram and says she's so in love it "hurts" her heart. Lydia Bright has shared the sweet moment her ...

Pregnant Shay Mitchell Shows Off Baby Bump on Red Carpet, Says She'll Take 'No Maternity Leave'  PEOPLE.com

"I love what I do, so for me it doesn't feel like work," Shay Mitchell told PEOPLE Tuesday night of not pausing her career after her daughter arrives.

‘I’m a man who got pregnant and gave birth to a baby boy – but people thought I just had a beer belly’  The Sun

FREDDY McConnell is the picture of a proud dad as he cradles his blonde-haired, blue-eyed baby son and plants a kiss on his forehead. But the 32-year-old's ...

Rihanna rocks all-black look after bizarre pregnancy rumours  Metro.co.uk

Rihanna rocks all-black look after bizarre pregnancy rumours and after she reveals she won't be releasing album any time soon.

Opinion | No amount of alcohol during pregnancy has been shown to be safe  TheRecord.com

Much of the damage from prenatal alcohol exposure can occur before a woman knows she is pregnant.”

TMZ Squashes Rihanna Pregnancy Rumors  Complex

People with nothing better to do with their time here on Earth than speculate about the lives of total strangers can take a break for now, as TMZ has stepped in to ...

In An Ectopic Pregnancy, It's Medical Malpractice Not To Save Mom's Life  The Federalist

With an ectopic pregnancy, you save the life you can save. You don't have to like it, but when you are faced with a choice between one death and two, you do ...

Kate Middleton pregnant? Major new hint which shows Duchess could be expecting fourth baby  Express

KATE, Duchess of Cambridge, already has three gorgeous children with Prince William. But eagle-eyed royal fans are convinced a fourth is on its way.

Pregnant NBC News correspondent Julia E. Ainsley vomits on TV  TODAY

Pregnant NBC News correspondant Julia E. Ainsley was seven weeks pregnant with her baby girl when she gagged and ran off camera on MSNBC.

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

Harsh measures, or even threats of them, can lead to the avoidance of prenatal care entirely.

Cheerleader Who Hid Pregnancy, Buried Infant In Backyard Is Acquitted Of Murder  Blue Lives Matter

Carlisle, OH – A former high school cheerleader accused of murdering her infant daughter and secretly burying her in her family's back yard has been sentenced ...

Lawsuit claims UT refused tenure to professor because of pregnancy  KXAN.com

"UT Austin treated Dr. Nikolova differently requiring her to meet a higher standard than male faculty members, as well as female faculty members who did not ...

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 ...

Pregnant Ashley Graham Hilariously Shows Off Her Underwear as She Works Out  PEOPLE.com

"Need pregnancy workout pants that go above my belly and are durable," Graham told her followers on Instagram.

NIH study suggests higher air pollution exposure during second pregnancy may increase preterm birth risk  National Institutes of Health

Pregnant women who are exposed to higher air pollution levels during their second pregnancy, compared to their first one, may be at greater risk of preterm birth ...

Maternal microbiota in pregnancy and early life  Science Magazine

A microbial bond is shared between mother and child that renders the age-old dichotomy of “nature versus nurture” obsolete. Molded by both host biology and ...

Transgender dad documents pregnancy and giving birth in emotional BBC documentary  Mirror Online

Trans man Freddy shares his struggle with identity while he was pregnant with his child and gave birth last year.

Reinforcing the value of screening for hepatitis B during pregnancy  The Daily Star

United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) guideline update reaffirms that universal maternal testing and neonatal immunisation is effective ...

Channing Tatum Upset About Jenna Dewan’s Pregnancy?  Gossip Cop

Channing Tatum is upset after discovering his ex Jenna Dewan is pregnant? That's the story in one of the tabloids. Gossip Cop can confirm that nothing about it ...

To Justify Using Weed, Pregnant Women Cling to an Old and Dubious Study  Undark Magazine

Twenty-five years ago, a young graduate student conducted a small study of cannabis use among pregnant women in Jamaica. Social media has latched on.

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 ...

The immunological code of pregnancy  Science Magazine

Various factors contribute to the hypertensive placental disease preeclampsia, fetal growth restriction (FGR), spontaneous abortion, preterm labor, and stillbirth.

Surgeon General Warns Pregnant Women and Teenagers Not to Smoke or Vape Marijuana  The New York Times

The United States surgeon general on Thursday issued a public warning that smoking or vaping marijuana is dangerous for pregnant women and their ...

Married at First Sight's Jamie Otis Announces Early Pregnancy After Miscarriages | E! News  E! NEWS

Married at First Sight and The Bachelor alum Jamie Otis is pregnant with her rainbow baby, and while it's early days, she is "cautiously optimistic.".

Laguna Beach Alum Morgan Smith Is Pregnant, Expecting Baby No. 3  PEOPLE.com

Laguna Beach alum Morgan Smith is going to be a mama for the third time! The former MTV personality and Minnow Swim founder is pregnant and expecting ...

Pregnancy Check Your Cows……Please! | Lifestyles  Commonwealth Journal's History

It's weaning time and I hope most of you are planning your herd "preg check". If you have not incorporated this management practice in the past, please do so ...

Marijuana Unsafe During Pregnancy or Adolescence: Surgeon General  The Scientist

The federal government cautions that the drug can affect brain development in both teens and fetuses.

Woman who didn't know she was pregnant gives birth in bathroom  FOX 13 News, Tampa Bay

A Delaware woman who thought she couldn't have children says she unexpectedly gave birth in the bathroom without showing any symptoms before delivering.

Pregnancy and alcohol: 'My GP told me I could have an odd glass of wine'  Independent.ie

There was a time, not so long ago, when it wasn't unusual to see a pregnant woman with a drink in her hand - and in fact, some advertising campaigns actually ...

Pregnant Amber Rose shows off 9-months baby belly: 'Big boy in there'  USA TODAY

Amber Rose and boyfriend Alexander "AE" Edwards are expecting a "big boy," the model shared in a video to Instagram. She is due any day.

Why Ashley Darby Hid Her Pregnancy from Her Real Housewives of Potomac Costars  PEOPLE.com

Ashley Darby learned that she was pregnant on Sunday's Real Housewives of Potomac finale, but she wasn't exactly running to tell her Bravo costars.

Pregnant Woman Says Her Baby Died After Prison Guards Stopped at Starbucks on the Way to the Hospital  VICE

Three women are suing the Orange County jail for substandard care while they were pregnant.

Lawsuit: UT professor denied tenure because of pregnancy  Austin American-Statesman

A University of Texas professor is suing the college after she says she was passed over for a promotion because of her pregnancy.On Monday, Evdokia ...

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.

46-Year-Old Woman Has Surprise Baby 24 Hours After Finding Out She’s Pregnant  Prevention.com

Monica Thompson went to urgent care after she started feeling sick, but received shocking news that she was 7 1/2 months pregnant and gave birth the next day.

Jenelle Evans Called out by 'Teen Mom' Fans for 'Pregnant' Tweet  PopCulture.com

Between her dog's murder and a custody battle for her children, former Teen Mom 2 star, Jenelle Evans is no stranger to controversy and her latest message ...

How getting sick on live TV, 7 weeks pregnant, sparked a Know Your Value moment  NBCNews.com

Julia Ainsley, NBC News correspondent, announces pregnancy.

Lincoln police locate missing pregnant woman  KETV Omaha

Lincoln police are asking for help in locating a 28-year-old missing pregnant woman.

What are hCG hormones and how they affect pregnancy  Times of India

Every healthy pregnancy requires certain levels of hCG hormone, which can be detected by a pregnancy test. The levels of your hCG hormone can tell if you are ...

Pregnant celebrities 2019: Who's due, baby bump pics and gender reveals  USA TODAY

The baby bumps. The gender reveals. These blissful celebrities are expecting new bundles of joy. Shay Mitchell, Anne Hathaway, Ashley Graham and more.

'Alaskan Bush People' Star Bear Brown and Ex-Fiancée Raiven Adams Are Having a Baby  countryliving.com

Bear Brown's former fiancée Raiven Adams is pregnant with his first child. The Alaskan Bush People star and his ex plan to co-parent as "friends."

Giant Panda Mei Xiang Is Not Pregnant  Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute

Reproductive scientists, veterinarians and animal keepers at the Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute have determined that giant ...

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.

Weird Pregnancy Dreams - Strange Pregnancy Sex Dreams  Cosmopolitan.com

Here's why those crazy pregnancy sex dreams are completely normal.

'My arthritis symptoms began when I was pregnant at 23 - it was so painful I took early maternity leave'  iNews

Amy Devine-Devereux was a 23-year-old newly qualified nurse when, at seven months pregnant, the first signs of arthritis began creeping in. “I started having ...

Demi Moore miscarried baby with Ashton Kutcher six months into pregnancy  Metro.co.uk

Demi Moore has opened up for the first time about the heartbreaking miscarriage she suffered while married to Ashton Kutcher. In her new memoir, Inside Out, ...

What is HELLP Syndrome? What Ob-Gyns Want You to Know About This Dangerous Pregnancy Complication  Health.com

We asked ob-gyns what you need to know about HELLP syndrome, a pregnancy complication which affects thousands of US women annually.

EastEnders spoilers: Will Whitney Dean destroy Callum's romance with pregnancy bombshell?  Express

EASTENDERS' long-suffering resident Whitney Dean is expected to reveal some shocking news to her ex-fiancé Callum Highway in the coming week. However ...

How Mayans M.C. worked Carla Baratta's real pregnancy into the FX drama  Entertainment Weekly News

Carla Baratta has proven that she can keep a secret, which is a helpful trait she shares with her character Adelita on Mayans M.C. In the drama's season 2 ...

36 Nurses from 1 Hospital Unit Pregnant At The Same Time  Nurse.org

They say that pregnancy can be contagious, but this NICU unit had a whopping 36 nurses pregnant at the same time.

Dengue among pregnant women, newborns worries Bengaluru doctors  Times of India

BENGALURU: Dengue, which has affected over 10000 people and claimed six lives in the state this year, hasn't spared pregnant women and newborns eithe.

Jax Taylor Had ‘No Idea’ Former ‘Pump Rules’ Costar Faith Stowers Is Pregnant: I’m ‘Definitely Not’ the Father  Us Weekly

Jax Taylor had 'no idea' his former 'Vanderpump Rules' costar Faith Stowers is expecting her first child — exclusive interview.

Pregnant teenager startled by 'devil baby' popping up in her scan  Metro.co.uk

Pregnant Iyanna Carrington, 17, had a bit of a surprise when she went for her 24-week scan. No, we're not talking about the baby's gender. Iyanna was gazing at ...

Pedalling while pregnant: The good, the bad and the ugly  CBC.ca

With a big, pregnant belly, I cycled to and from work in downtown Ottawa every weekday, right up until my maternity leave began. Some people didn't like it, and ...

Good Shepherd sisters in Kenya offer safe haven for pregnant girls in crisis  Global Sisters Report

In Kenya, society frowns upon early pregnancy, viewing it as a result of poor upbringing by parents or of teenage promiscuity. But in this country of nearly 50 ...

Lady (and baby) in red! Pregnant Ashley Graham totally rocks bump in red latex dress  USA TODAY

Alexa, play Chris de Burgh's "Lady in Red." Ashley Graham showed up, and showed out, to The Daily Front Row's 7th annual Fashion Media Awards in New ...

Ashley Benson Says Shay Mitchell Will Be an 'Amazing Mom' — and Reveals Luxe Gift for Her 'Niece'  PEOPLE.com

Ashley Benson spoke with PEOPLE at Target's 20th Anniversary Celebration Thursday about being "obsessed with babies"

Unborn baby’s face resembles demon in 24 week pregnancy scan photo leaving mum terrified  The Sun

A MUM-to-be was left terrified by her pregnancy scan as it looked like she was growing a devil baby inside her. Iyanna Carrington was at her 24-week gender ...

Now That Teddi Mellencamp Arroyave's Pregnant, This Is How Her Kids and the Real Housewives Feel About It  Bravo

There doesn't seem to be any sibling rivalry among Teddi Mellencamp Arroyave's kids since she told them she was expecting her third child. The Real ...

Bode Miller's Pregnant Wife Morgan Shows Off Her Growing Baby Bump: 'Feeling So Much Love'  PEOPLE.com

Bode Miller and wife Morgan are expecting identical twin boys in November.

SWAT at home where man is allegedly holding pregnant girlfriend hostage  KHOU.com

Houston Police's SWAT team is responding to reports of a man barricaded inside his home holding his pregnant girlfriend hostage.

Amanda Holden fears for pregnant Alesha Dixon on tonight's Britain's Got Talent  Mirror Online

Amanda is worried that her fellow BGT judge will go into labour early after a dangerous stunt by illusionist Darcy Oake.

Pregnant Ashley Graham cradles baby bump at Savage x Fenty show  Metro.co.uk

Ashley Graham proudly cradled her baby bump on Tuesday as she attended pal Rihanna's launch of the Savage X Fenty Show. Wearing a satin black bodysuit ...

CTA launches ‘baby on board’ button campaign for pregnant riders  Chicago Tribune

The CTA is distributing "baby on board" buttons to encourage riders to give up their seats for pregnant women.

Japan’s Rubella Outbreak Remains Risking For Pregnant Women  Vax Before Travel

Pregnant women not protected against rubella should avoid traveling to Japan during the 2019 outbreak.

Financial Steps to Take When You're Pregnant  U.S News & World Report Money

If you're expecting a little one, make sure your insurance, health care and savings needs are met.

Bringing Up Bates’ Carlin Bates Is Pregnant, Expecting Her 1st Child With Evan Stewart  Us Weekly

'Bringing Up Bates' star Carlin Bates revealed that she is pregnant with her first child with her husband, Evan Stewart — see pics.

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.

Cincinnati, Ohio, police identify suspect in shooting of pregnant woman, two others  Cincinnati.com

VILLAGES OF ROLL HILL, Ohio – Cincinnati police are investigating after a pregnant woman and two males were shot in the Village at Roll Hill Friday morning.

Help fund Pregnancy Helpline's Diaper Bank at DiaperDash  WMTV

The fifth annual DiaperDash is a 5K run or two mile walk that raises funds and awareness for the need for diapers.

Is Abortion Really Necessary For Treating Ectopic Pregnancies?  The Federalist

Like common false positives resulting from early prenatal screening, the false dogma surrounding ectopic pregnancies is contributing to the abortion rate.

Will Mike 'The Situation' Sorrentino And Lauren Pesce Announce a Pregnancy Soon?  Showbiz Cheat Sheet

Jersey Shore star Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino was recently released from prison following an eight-month sentence for tax evasion. Prior to leaving for his ...

Trans and pregnant: How one man gave birth to his own baby  BBC News

Freddy decided to carry his own baby after wanting to start a family, but he faced a highly unusual challenge – he is a gay transgender man. He made the ...

Pregnant Chloe Lewis opens up about grieving for lost twin  Metro.co.uk

Former TOWIE star Chloe Lewis has revealed that she blamed herself after suffering a miscarriage eight weeks into her pregnancy.

'Counting On': Will Joy Duggar and Austin Forsyth Announce Another Pregnancy Soon?  Showbiz Cheat Sheet

Joy Duggar and Austin Forsyth are one of many couples on the TLC show Counting On. The two announced a pregnancy earlier this year, but unfortunately, ...

Former Google employee behind viral memo claims pregnancy discrimination and retaliation  Seattle Times

In the complaint, Chelsey Glasson, 36, alleges she was a victim of retaliation and gender and disability discrimination at the hands of her managers at the tech ...

Hollyoaks' Brooke panics as her pregnancy secret is exposed to everyone  digitalspy.com

Hollyoaks' Brooke Hathaway panicked in Thursday's (September 12) first-look episode when her pregnancy was exposed to everyone, including Ollie Morgan.

Study: Pregnant Women’s Sleep Positions Don’t Matter During First 2 Trimesters  CBS Boston

BOSTON (CBS) – Many doctors recommend that pregnant women sleep on their left side to optimize blood flow to the baby. But a new study from the University ...

Ashley Graham's Pregnancy Style: All Of The Model's Best Maternity Looks  elle.com

Since Ashley Graham announced her first pregnancy in August 2019, the 31 year-old has eschewed all notions of how a pregnant person 'should' dress their ...