Pregnancy articles

Could excessive sleep during pregnancy be related to stillbirths?  Washington Post

It can be difficult to sleep while pregnant. Any number of issues can interrupt sleep, including the frequent need to urinate, back pain, abdominal discomfort and ...

Meghan Markle's Californian Roots Are Reportedly Influencing Her Pregnancy  HarpersBAZAAR.com

Meghan Markle's due date is fast approaching—it's thought that the royal baby will arrive at the end of April 2019 or at the start of May. People is reporting that a ...

Mums admit gross things they craved during pregnancy - including toilet cleaner  Mirror Online

Mums have been revealing the weirdest things they wanted to eat and drink while they were pregnant with their children.

Pregnant Behind Bars: What We Do And Don't Know About Pregnancy And Incarceration  NPR

There are 111,616 incarcerated women in the United States, a 7-fold increase since 1980. Some of these women are pregnant, but amid reports of women ...

Long overlooked by science, pregnancy is finally getting attention it deserves  The Washington Post

Pregnancy is essential to the future of humanity, and it's way too mysterious.

Levothyroxine fails to decrease pregnancy loss in women with thyroid antibody positivity  Healio

NEW ORLEANS — Euthyroid women with thyroid antibody positivity prescribed levothyroxine before and during pregnancy were no more likely to experience a ...

BPA exposure during pregnancy can alter circadian rhythms  Medical Xpress

Exposure to the widely used chemical bisphenol A (BPA) during pregnancy, even at levels lower than the regulated "safe" human exposure level, can lead to ...

Amy Schumer Shares Pregnancy Experience: "It's Been Pretty Tough"  Hollywood Reporter

Amid the recent release of her new Netflix stand-up special 'Growing,' Amy Schumer made a visit to 'Late Night with Seth Meyers' Wednesday night to discuss ...

Is edible marijuana safe for pregnant women?  WTOP

The rising popularity of edible marijuana raises some questions, especially when it comes to pregnant women.

Jen Lilley Pregnant with Baby Girl After Fostering to Adopt Two Sons - Why She's 'Relieved'  PEOPLE.com

Actress Jen Lilley also reveals to PEOPLE what she and her husband are thinking of naming their daughter on the way.

A guiding hand: School counsellors in Sierra Leone address early pregnancy, child marriage  africanews

Fatmata Sesay was 15 years old when she became pregnant. Her parents forced her to move in with her boyfriend, who was neither in school.

Mom helps others through pregnancy loss  MPNnow.com

Suffering a miscarriage drove Jacky Crane to do something that would comfort other women experiencing the same thing.

Sex drive during pregnancy: Understanding libido changes  Medical News Today

Among the many changes that women experience during pregnancy, they may notice that their sex drive increases or decreases in different trimesters.

Meghan Markle's 'California Roots' Coming Through During Pregnancy: 'It's Clean Living for Baby'  PEOPLE.com

Meghan Markle is practicing clean living and clean eating during her pregnancy with the royal baby.

Pregnant vegan woman upset that husband wants her to eat meat  Fox News

One thing's for sure — this mom-to-be likely won't be craving bacon, burgers or BBQ through the next few all-important months of her pregnancy. A pregnant ...

Christina Anstead Is Pregnant! HGTV Star Expecting a Baby with Husband Ant Anstead  PEOPLE.com

Flip or Flop star Christina Anstead and her husband Ant Anstead are expecting their first child together, due in the fall.

Pregnancy symptoms week 2: What to look for  Medical News Today

Doctors measure pregnancy from the first day of a woman's last period, so week 2 is often when conception occurs. Learn more about the possible symptoms ...

Tulane researchers discover technique to help detect pregnancy disorder  FOX 8 Live WVUE

NEW ORLEANS, LA (WVUE) - A new technique could help detect a potentially dangerous complication early on during pregnancy. Researchers at Tulane ...

Can you lose weight during pregnancy? How to stay safe  Medical News Today

Many women wonder whether it is safe or healthy to lose weight during pregnancy. In this article, we discuss the potential risks of doing this and explain safe ...

We Can't Get Enough Of Meghan Markle's Adorable Bump And Pregnancy Style  Essence

Newlyweds Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, AKA the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, will welcome their first child together very soon and the misses is glowing ...

Tarek El Moussa Shares Pic With ‘My Babies’ After Ex-Wife Christina Anstead Announces Pregnancy  Us Weekly

Tarek El Moussa shared a sweet post about his kids after his ex-wife, Christina Anstead, announced her pregnancy — read more.

Lincoln Park Zoo's critically endangered Eastern Black Rhinoceros pregnant  WLS-TV

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Lincoln Park Zoo is expecting! The free-admissions zoo announced Thursday its critically-endangered Eastern Black Rhinoceros is pregnant ...

A Mother's Exposure to Pesticides During Pregnancy May Raise Children's Autism Risk  TIME

Researchers found that both prenatal exposure and exposure in the first year of life increased children's risk of autism spectrum disorder.

The MAFS Cast Member Spotted Buying A PREGNANCY TEST!  97.3FM

The 27-year-old has been spotted walking down the aisles of Priceline, and stopping to compare pregnancy tests!

Hyperthyroidism mgmt in pregnancy stressed  Daily Pioneer

The Global Cardio Diabetes Academy, Dubai, UAE organised a Metabolic Conclave 2019 on this year's theme 'Update on Thyroid Disorders'. Being invited ...

Pregnant Workers Should Not Be Forced to Endanger Their Babies' Health  Truthout

Employers are arguing that they shouldn't have to provide pregnant workers certain accommodations.

Fashion: Seven maternity style lessons we've learned from Meghan's pregnancy  The Irish News

EVEN before she officially became part of the royal family, the Duchess of Sussex had achieved bona fide style-icon status.

Rent the Runway CEO Jennifer Hyman on Hitting Unicorn Status While Nine Months Pregnant  Fortune

Rent the Runway co-founder and CEO Jennifer Hyman is one of fewer than 20 women at the helm of a private U.S. company valued at more than $1 billion—the ...

Smoking during pregnancy doubles risk of sudden death for baby, study says  CNN

Smoking even one cigarette a day during pregnancy can double the chance of sudden unexpected death for your baby, according to a new study analyzing over ...

Some Women Fall Pregnant on Birth Control, And This Could Be a Key Reason Why  ScienceAlert

Human experience shows us that contraception isn't always foolproof, but a new study is the first to ever highlight a genetic explanation for why birth control ...

Bring It On! Pregnant Eliza Dushku's First Child with Husband Peter Palandjian Will Be a Boy  PEOPLE.com

Actress Eliza Dushku and her husband, real-estate CEO Peter Palandjian, are expecting baby No. 1 this summer.

A woman faked a pregnancy and deceived the adoptive parents. The motive remains a mystery.  The Washington Post

Laura and Matt Trayte, who planned to adopt the baby, say the ruse was a "psychological attack."

Something else to avoid in pregnancy: Phthalates - Harvard Health Blog  Harvard Health

Most pregnant women know that they should avoid things like alcohol and tobacco while they are pregnant, as well as certain foods like sushi and soft cheeses.

Tamron Hall told Gabrielle Union about pregnancy months before big reveal  Page Six

Even though Tamron Hall kept her pregnancy a secret until just a few weeks before her due date, she admitted that Gabrielle Union was privy to the precious ...

Infection while pregnant may increase child's risk for autism, depression, UW study says  KOMO News

SEATTLE -- A study led by University of Washington researchers found that children whose mothers were hospitalized with any kind of infection during ...

50-Year-Old Grandma Who Didn’t Know She Was Pregnant Gives Birth: ‘I Used to Call Bull on That’  PEOPLE.com

Michele Hall, a 50-year-old grandma, was shocked to learn that she was 26 weeks pregnant.

Tamron Hall 'Thrilled' About Pregnancy at 48: 'She Thought This Wasn't in the Cards,' Says Source  PEOPLE.com

The former Today host announced Monday that she is 32 weeks along in her pregnancy.

What we know about how safe cannabis is for pregnant women and breastfeeding moms  CBC.ca

While we know a lot about the dangers of drinking alcohol or smoking cigarettes while pregnant, now that it's legal, what about using cannabis? There is much ...

Gretchen Rossi Has Hit Another Pregnancy Milestone  Bravo

Back in December, Gretchen Rossi shared the big news. After years of trying to conceive — and lots of heartache along the way — The Real Housewives of ...

As Zika danger wanes, travel warnings are eased for pregnant women  The Washington Post

ATLANTA — U.S. and international health officials are easing warnings against travel to regions with Zika virus because the threat has diminished markedly ...

Mom Who Lost Two of Her Triplets Is Pregnant Again: It's 'Scary, but Also Beautiful'  PEOPLE.com

After two of Stacey Skrysak's triplets died following their birth more than 17 weeks early, she was scared to have another child.

'The pregnancy vitamin shake that means I don’t have to battle tablets and morning sickness.'  Mamamia

MamaCare shake review: Leigh Campbell tests the daily vanilla shake pregnancy supplement that replaces tablets for those with morning sickness.

My "Kidney Stones" Turned Out to Be a Full-Term Pregnancy  Reader's Digest

Ally Opfer had no idea she was pregnant—until she found herself giving birth in the emergency room being prepped for a c-section.

Amy Schumer talks about pregnancy and her husband, Chris Fischer  Boston.com

On Monday night, the eve of the premiere of her new Netflix stand-up special “Growing,'' comedian Amy Schumer wrote a heartfelt Instagram post thanking ...

Lincicome Announces Sponsor Extensions Through Pregnancy  LPGA

Brittany Lincicome learned two days before Christmas she was expecting her first child with her husband Dewald Gouws on Sept. 1. As she plans out how her ...

Stressed during pregnancy? Your baby might feel long term effects  WFAA.com

Research suggests a woman's stress level at the moment she becomes pregnant is linked to how her child will respond to stress a decade later.

Long overlooked by science, pregnancy is finally starting to get attention it deserves  Omaha World-Herald

The default assumption has long been — and, to a large extent, still is — that it's essential to protect pregnant women from research, rather than ensure they ...

Major Study Finds Pregnancy Issue Actually Linked to Autism, And It's Not Vaccines  ScienceAlert

It's a common but erroneous belief among anti-vaxxers that if a pregnant woman gets jabbed, she puts her unborn child at risk of autism.

Bronx Teacher Battles Cancer During Pregnancy  CBS New York

TV 10/55's Cindy Hsu introduces you to a Bronx teacher who gave birth to twins while battling cancer. Next Video. Car Dangles From Garage Lift In Brooklyn ...

Disney's Defeat of Pregnancy Discrimination Suit Confirmed on Appeal  Hollywood Reporter

Disney convinced the appellate court a former employee wasn't promoted because she wasn't qualified, not because she got pregnant.

Sunland-Tujunga: 2 booked for attempted murder, carjacking after pregnant woman repeatedly stabbed  KGO-TV

SUNLAND-TUJUNGA, LA -- Police have arrested two known gang members after a pregnant woman was stabbed several times during a carjacking in ...

10 Times Pregnant Meghan Markle Channeled Princess Diana's Maternity Style  PEOPLE.com

Long coats have been a staple of Meghan Markle's maternity wardrobe all winter long, but one was a total throwback to Princess Diana while she was expecting ...

Mississippi creates law banning abortion before some women may know of pregnancy  NOLA.com

Surrounded by members of the Mississippi state legislature and other guests, Miss. Gov. Phil Bryant (seated) signs into law what is commonly known as the ...

The pregnancy of Meghan, Britain's Duchess of Sussex  Reuters

LONDON (Reuters) - The Duchess of Sussex, former U.S. actress Meghan Markle, is due to give birth this Spring to her first child with husband Prince Harry, 34, ...

GOP governor signs law that bans abortion before some women even know they’re pregnant  The Washington Post

Mississippi's governor has signed into law one of the strictest abortion bans in the country, making it even more difficult for women to get abortions in a state ...

Vegan diet: Pregnant woman told to eat meat for baby by her husband  NEWS.com.au

When you fall pregnant, it can sometimes feel like your body is no longer yours. Sure, it's the most amazing thing to grow human life, but with pregnancy comes a ...

Jessica Simpson Was Hospitalized For ‘Crazy Painful’ Bronchitis While Pregnant  Women's Health

Jessica Simpson revealed on Instagram Sunday that she had been hospitalized for a week with bronchitis during her pregnancy. Bronchitis can be especially ...

Girl Killed, Pregnant Woman Critically Injured In Hit-And-Run  WBAL Radio

A 12-year-old girl was killed and a pregnant woman was critically injured in a hit-and-run Friday night in Catonsville, Baltimore County police said. Police said ...

A woman who faked being pregnant and devastated the parents who believed they were adopting her baby has been arrested  INSIDER

Months after devastating a California couple who wrongly believed she was pregnant and would give them her baby, a Virginia woman has been arrested on ...

Unisom and vitamin B-6 for morning sickness: Are they safe?  Medical News Today

Many pregnant women take vitamin B-6 and Unisom to treat morning sickness. In the past, some people had concerns that this combination may harm the fetus.

Genes may be why some women on birth control still get pregnant, study claims  Fox News

It's long been assumed that women who get pregnant on birth control pills somehow erred, possibly by forgetting a dose. But a new study suggests some women ...

Matthew Wolfenden and Charley Webb reveal how they announced pregnancy  OK! magazine

Matthew Wolfenden and Charley Webb are to become parents for the third time.

Kate Middleton's Biggest Clue Yet That She Isn't Pregnant With a Fourth Child  The Cheat Sheet

Royal fans want to keep putting rumors out there Kate is once again pregnant. Some new clues have popped up to prove this adamant theory wrong.

Women tell their stories of abortions late in pregnancy  CBS 4 Indianapolis

Strangers have called them monsters, trolled them on social media and said their living children should be taken away. Their darkest moments are judged and ...

Proposals, Pregnancy, Scandal...Oh My! The 'Being Mary Jane' Series Finale Trailer Brings The Drama We Waited  Essence

The story of Mary Jane Paul is ending with a bang, and you won't be disappointed! In the series finale trailer of the BET series Being Mary Jane, MJP (aka ...

Role of maternal age and pregnancy history in risk of miscarriage: prospective register based study  The BMJ

BMJ 2019; 364 doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.l869 (Published 20 March 2019) Cite this as: BMJ 2019;364:l869. Article · Related *content* · Metrics · Responses ...

Kenyan couple arrested for concealing daughter’s defilement, pregnancy  Capital FM Kenya

KITUI, Kenya, Mar 24 - A couple has been arrested for allegedly hiding their daughter's defilement and pregnancy at Nyanyaa village in Mwingi, Kitui - Kenya ...

Pregnant Gretchen Rossi Baby Bump Pics: "Carrying Small" | The Feast  Bravo

The Real Housewives of Orange County alum and mom-to-be Gretchen Rossi is nourishing her body — despite how it might look to some. By Alesandra Dubin.

Rare 'semi-identical' twins discovered during Australian woman's pregnancy  Fox News

A rare set of semi-identical twins have been identified in Australia, only the second set ever reported in the world.

Amy Schumer Forced to Cancel Comedy Tour Due to Ongoing Pregnancy Complications  Vulture

Amy Schumer has been forced to cancel her comedy tour due to pregnancy-related illness and complications.

Topanga from 'Boy Meets World' Is Pregnant: Learn About Her Life and Her Pregnancy  The Cheat Sheet

'Boy Meets World' cast member, Topanga Lawrence, is pregnant. Learn how she's doing thus far in her pregnancy journey, and what projects she's been ...

Pregnancy Rumors Overshadow Reginae Carter's Fashion Post After Fans Notice 'Fuller' Face  Atlanta Black Star

As of lately, fans have been gawking over Reginae Carter's thicker frame, but now those compliments are turning into pregnancy rumors after making note of.

A woman faked a pregnancy to deceive a California couple. The motive remains a mystery.  The Mercury News

By Meagan Flynn | The Washington Post. The baby seemed real up until the moment she was supposed to be born. Laura and Matt Trayte were in the waiting ...

A 24-year-old Honduran woman’s pregnancy ended in a stillbirth at an ICE detention center  Washington Post

The woman, a migrant from Honduras whose identity the agency withheld, was six months pregnant when she was arrested near Hidalgo, Tex.

Tiffiny Hall: How fitness guru got her bikini body back after pregnancy  NEWS.com.au

Fitness expert Tiffiny Hall has opened up about the pressures she felt to get her “bikini body back” after giving birth.

Risking a new mother's life: How high BP during pregnancy may lead to kidney failure  The News Minute

Often, symptoms of serious kidney diseases in a pregnant woman are assumed to be pregnancy-related. Once the pregnancy is over, the woman continues to ...

Abortions late in pregnancy: a doctor explains the facts  Vox.com

The Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act and a Virginia bill have focused debate on abortions late in pregnancy. A doctor spoke to Vox about the reality ...

Jessa Duggar shows off baby bump, talks fashion on Instagram, report says, after January pregnancy announce...  Fox News

Reality star Jessa Seewald, formerly Duggar, reportedly gave followers a look at her baby bump on her Instagram story Thursday.

A Fourth Pregnancy for Kate Middleton Could Have Serious Risks  The Cheat Sheet

Unless your last name is Duggar, it's not too common to have lots of children anymore. As people start getting married later – or not get married at all – the ...

Kate Middleton Put an End to Pregnancy Rumors on Her St Patrick's Day Royal Appearance  MarieClaire.com

During her royal appearance for St Patrick's Day, Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton shut down recent pregnancy rumors by drinking Guinness with Prince ...

Um, Lady Gaga Just Addressed Those Pregnancy Rumors  Cosmopolitan.com

Lady Gaga just responded to rumors that she's expecting a baby and announced new music while she was at it—find out what she said here.

Jessica Simpson's best style moments from her third pregnancy  Page Six

Jessica Simpson, who welcomed baby daughter Birdie Mae with husband Eric Johnson on Tuesday, relied on her favorite bohemian maxidresses, oversized ...

Gretchen Rossi Claps Back After She's Body Shamed for Her Small Baby Bump  Bravo

The Real Housewives of Orange County alum Gretchen Rossi is so thrilled to be pregnant with a baby girl after a tough, four-year IVF journey. She's been ...

Mom of 5 donates uterus to another woman to experience pregnancy  WSB Atlanta

Aprill Lane suffered through years of infertility struggles in the process of becoming a mom to five kids, ages 7 and under.

Study highlights early pregnancy Zika microcephaly risk  CIDRAP

Zika infection in early pregnancy raise the risk of microcephaly 17 times, the study says.

Proposal: Elevate city protections for pregnant workers, partners  Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Just four weeks before her due date, Pittsburgh Councilwoman Erika Strassburger proposed amendments to the city's anti-discrimination law, calling on council ...

Sharks' Kane reveals wife lost child during pregnancy  NBCSports.com

Sharks winger Evander Kane delivered a statement on social media on Thursday in regards to his recent absence from the team.

Reese Witherspoon Responds to Rumors That She's Pregnant With Her Fourth Child  countryliving.com

The cover of OK! magazine recently claimed that Reese Witherspoon and Jennifer Garner are both pregnant. Reese responded to the fake report by hilariously ...

Local skiing legend Mancuso announces pregnancy  Sierra Sun

One of Truckee-Tahoe's most iconic athletes, Olympic gold medalist Julia Mancuso, announced she was pregnant on Monday in an Instagram post.Mancuso ...

It's best to quit smoking f you are pregnant  Star2.com

Puffing away on cigarettes before and during pregnancy could increase the risk of sudden unexpected infant death, according to a new study.

Carrie Underwood Gets Candid About 'Bouncing Back' After Pregnancy: 'I Just Want to Feel Like Myself Again'  Entertainment Tonight

The mother of two reveals that it has been harder to get back into shape after giving birth to her second child.

Why Do Some People Think Kate Middleton Is Pregnant With Her Fourth Child?  The Cheat Sheet

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are soon due with their first child, and the world has been on edge since they announced the pregnancy. While most of the ...

‘Pregnancy is boring’ and other things you’re not supposed to say  The Irish Times

Maria Boyle on her new book, Instagram fame and being honest about motherhood.

Racist online abuse of Meghan Markle has increased with pregnancy  The Mercury News

The royal family's social media accounts have been flooded with sexist and racist comments, targeting Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton.

Snatchers review: finding the humor in teen pregnancy and parasitic bug-monsters  The Verge

Welcome to Cheat Sheet, our breakdown-style reviews of festival films, VR previews, and other special-event releases. This review comes from the 2019 SXSW ...

Black Mothers Face a Higher Risk of Pregnancy-Related Death Than White Women  Fortune

Women of color are more likely to die from childbirth complications than white women, with black mothers, in particular, suffering the most. Maternal deaths in the ...

Porsha Williams: How Dennis McKinley Helps Her Through Pregnancy | The Feast  Bravo

A lot has changed since Dennis McKinley brutally stole precious scoops of Porsha Williams' macaroni salad. Now, The Real Housewives of Atlanta fiance is ...

Vegan husband tells pregnant wife vegan her whole life to eat meat  Metro.co.uk

A vegan pregnant woman posted on Mumsnet saying her husband is encouraging her to eat meat during pregnancy.

Animal Adventure says giraffe April will go into labor soon, and the waiting game resumes  Press & Sun-Bulletin

April the giraffe's pregnancy is advancing, with Animal Adventure Park staff wondering whether a calf will be born sooner than the end of March.