Pregnancy articles

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 ...

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 ...

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?

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.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

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.

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 ...

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 ...

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.

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, there ...

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 ...

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 ...

Drinking pomegranate juice during pregnancy can positively affect infants' brains  ConsumerAffairs

Findings from a recent study suggest that women can help boost the brain function of their unborn children by drinking pomegranate juice.

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.

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, ...

Humboldt County health care professionals reccomend no cannabis during pregnancy  KRCRTV.COM

With more and more states legalizing cannabis, for both recreational and medical use, the topic of cannabis use during pregnancy or while breastfeeding is ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

'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 ...

Drinking This Much Coffee During Pregnancy Could Damage Your Baby's Liver, Study On Rats Suggests  Newsweek

Pregnant women who consume too much caffeine could risk damaging their baby's liver, according to scientists who studied rats. Consuming caffeine was found ...

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.

Screen Pregnant Women for HBV at First Prenatal Visit  AAFP News

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has issued a final recommendation statement and evidence review on screening pregnant women for hepatitis B virus ...

How Long Does It Typically Take To Get Pregnant?  HuffPost

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

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

Under fire, Nike expands protections for pregnant athletes  The Washington Post

Nike will protect sponsored athletes who become pregnant from pay reductions for a longer period of time.

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.

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 ...

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 Women At Risk Of MRI Contrast Agent Exposure In First Trimester, Study Finds  International Business Times

Pregnant women are likely to get exposed to a harmful chemical while they undergo magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans in the first few weeks of the first ...

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.

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.

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 ...

Pregnant Duggars, Anna, Lauren, Abbie, Amy and Kendra Pose for Group Baby Belly Photo  PopCulture.com

The Duggar family is giving fans the ultimate baby bump-date! On Wednesday, Amy (Duggar) King took to Instagram to share a photo of herself and her ...

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.

Tennessee Lawmakers Consider Banning Abortion Once A Woman Knows She's Pregnant  Newsweek

Tennessee lawmakers are considering a total ban on abortion by cutting off access to the procedure once a woman knows she's pregnant. If the legislation is ...

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.

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 ...

'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.

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 ...

Endometriosis Linked to Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes  Medscape

Endometriosis is associated with increased risk for specific adverse pregnancy outcomes, including spontaneous abortion, ectopic pregnancy, and ...

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 ...

'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 ...

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 ...

Drinking fluoridated water during pregnancy linked to lower IQ in controversial new study  Firstpost

A study published Monday linked consumption of fluoridated tap water during pregnancy to lower IQ scores in infants, a finding at odds with decades of public ...

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.

As a Pregnant Black Non-Binary Femme, Finding the Right Doula Changed My Life  Self

Here's how they helped me, a black non-binary femme, get through the emotional and physical ups and downs of pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period.

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.

A crisis pregnancy center helped this scared, unwed mom, so she started Harper’s Heart to pay it forward | Jen  The Philadelphia Inquirer

Her life has redirected me to what I'm supposed to do with my life,” Giovanna Andrews said of her baby. “She and her birth opened my eyes to a real issue that's ...

'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 ...

UW study: House move during early pregnancy linked to heightened premature birth risk  UW Today

Moving to a new residence during the first three months of pregnancy is linked to a heightened risk of premature birth and low birthweight, as well as a slightly ...

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.

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.

I was pregnant and depressed. Why wouldn’t anyone take me seriously?  The Washington Post

At every visit to an obstetrician or midwife, some version of “You're just pregnant” was thrown at me like confetti in response to every symptom.

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 ...

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.

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 ...

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.

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.

Sylvia Jeffreys Debuts Baby Bump After Announcing She’s Pregnant  E! Online

She and husband Peter Stefanovic announced they're having a baby boy and are “over the moon”

Judge hurries U.S. naturalization as pregnant woman gets contractions  Reuters

A judge in California had to speed up the naturalization of a pregnant immigrant on Thursday when the woman, anxious to become a U.S. citizen because of ...

Pregnant Keira Knightley: How Moving My Daughter from a Crib to a Bed Made My New Role 'Tricky'  PEOPLE.com

Keira Knightley and husband James Righton, who are preparing to welcome their second child, became first-time parents to daughter Edie in May 2015.

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.

I'm Pregnant and Want to Wear Skintight Clothes and Nothing Else  Self

I look at myself in the mirror and recognize the shoulders I always tried to hide because they seemed oversize for my body. As my eyes gaze south, I notice ...

Tavia Yeung's pregnancy rumour shocks even her own husband Him Law  AsiaOne

When you're a celebrity, your personal life never truly belongs to you. Suddenly, the media starts speculating on your relationships, your marital status, your ...

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 ...

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!

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.

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 ...

'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.

Was St. Therese teacher fired for being pregnant, or for leaving first-graders unattended?  Kansas City Star

A former St. Therese Catholic School teacher says she was fired for being pregnant and unmarried. The diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph says her contract ...

'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 ...

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 ...

Assessing low mood during pregnancy  The BMJ

BMJ 2019; 366 doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.l4584 (Published 29 July 2019) Cite this as: BMJ 2019;366:l4584. Article; Related *content*; Metrics; Responses ...

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.

Couple fake pregnancy, birth, and death of child for money using life-like doll  East Coast Radio

Kaycee and Geoffrey Lang have both been charged with theft by deception and receiving stolen property after collecting donations for the baby's 'funeral' ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

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.

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.

Charlotte Crosby hints she’s pregnant with ‘babies’ as Joshua Ritchie’s mum comments about having a grandch  The Sun

CHARLOTTE Crosby has hinted that she is pregnant as she plans to move in with boyfriend Joshua Ritchie. The 29-year-old reality star, shared a picture of ...

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 ...

MAFS star Cyrell Paule defends ‘trashy’ and 'offensive' pregnancy pic  Yahoo Lifestyle

Married At First Sight star Cyrell Paule, 30, and her Love Island beau, Eden Dally, 26, announced earlier today that they're expecting their first child together.

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.

Ammika Harris Shows Love To Chris Brown With Sexy Selfie & Heart Emoji After Rumored Pregnancy  Hollywood Life

Ammika Harris is showing love to Chris Brown in a selfie with a heart emoji to him.

'Little Women: LA' Christy McGinity Pregnant With New Man's Baby  Radar Online

Congratulations are in order for 'Little Women: LA' star Christy McGinity as RadarOnline.com can exclusively confirm she's pregnant with her new man's baby!

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.

Which Coronation Street stars are pregnant and when are they due?  Metro.co.uk

In case you hadn't noticed, it's baby fever on Coronation Street. Four of the show's actresses are currently pregnant and three of them shared a sweet photo on ...

Senate Dem seeks answers from DHS on reports of pregnant asylum seekers sent back to Mexico | TheHill  The Hill

Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) on Friday asked Department of Homeland Security (DHS) officials to clarify reports that pregnant asylum-seekers have been forced to ...

Couple learns of pregnancy after labor starts | News  The Mountaineer

When a couple is anticipating the birth of a child, months and months go into preparing for an addition to the family.