Pregnancy articles

Jenna Bush Hager announces third pregnancy on ‘Today’ show: ‘It is a shock’  Los Angeles Times

*Fresh* off the news that she was joining Hoda Kotb on the “Today” show's fourth hour, Jenna Bush Hager has something else to celebrate: She's having a baby ...

Commuting While Pregnant: A Long Ride Could Be a Risky One  The New York Times

Traveling 50 or more miles to and from work may negatively affect unborn babies, a new study suggests.

Faith-based pregnancy center files federal lawsuit against city of Hartford over ordinance  Hartford Courant

A faith-based pregnancy center in Willimantic has asked a federal judge for an injunction against a controversial Hartford ordinance that requires the religious ...

Is Cersei Really Pregnant on Game of Thrones? GOT Season 8 Episode 2 Confirmed Cersei's Pregnant  Esquire.com

Game of Thrones Season 8 Episode 2 might have just confirmed that Cersei is actually pregnant.

Flaw in many home pregnancy tests can return false negative results  Medical Xpress

Each year, women in the U.S. rely on some 20 million home pregnancy tests to learn potentially life-altering news. Despite marketing claims that such tests are ...

Congrats to Curvy Wife Guy and His Curvy Wife on Their Expectedly Cringey Pregnancy Announcement  New York Magazine

Robbie Tripp, an Instagram influencer famous for a post where he told the world he loves his “curvy” wife, announced the couple is expecting a baby.

Teen YouTubers who faked a pregnancy apologize — and offer bad sex ed advice  Mashable

Dani Cohn and Mikey Tua's apology after faking a pregnancy comes straight out of Logan Paul's playbook.

Amy Schumer, Ali Wong and the Rise of Pregnant Stand-Up  The New York Times

Doing stand-up while pregnant used to be frowned upon. Today you can spot babies on the way on comedy club stages, late-night shows and television ...

Pregnant Jenna Bush Hager Supports Dylan Dreyer After She Reveals Secondary Infertility Struggle  PEOPLE.com

On Monday, Jenna Bush Hager announced she's expecting, while Dylan Dreyer revealed she suffered a miscarriage and is struggling with secondary infertility.

New Study Reveals the Dangers of Long Commutes During Pregnancy  Fortune

When Flor Bacasegua was pregnant with her fourth child, she endured a 45-minute commute from her home in Mendota, California to a winery in Madera, where ...

Inside The San Diego Church Where ICE And Border Patrol Bring Pregnant Women  BuzzFeed News

For years, ICE and Border Patrol dropped off pregnant women at Christ Ministry Center. Now, as a record number of families are overwhelming the border, the ...

New study reveals the possible dangers of long commutes during pregnancy  WTOP

The longer the commute for a pregnant woman, the worse outcomes her child may face, according to a study published last month by researchers at the ...

How Banning Abortion in the Early Weeks of Pregnancy Suddenly Became Mainstream  The New York Times

Bans on abortion early in pregnancy used to be rare. But in the past three months, so-called heartbeat bills have passed in four states, and more are in progress ...

Pregnancy and Gallstone Problems - What Pregnant Women Need to Know About Gallstones  GoodHousekeeping.com

Pregnancy creates “the perfect storm of situations” for gallstone problems, but most pregnant women aren't warned about them. One mom says her husband ...

“You Can See God's Hand in It All”: Chicago Pregnancy Center Opens Next Door to Planned Parenthood  Pregnancy Help News

When Planned Parenthood opened a new abortion facility in Flossmoor, Illinois, just south of Chicago last January, Kris Cortes and her husband Dennis knew...

The pregnancy-tracking app Ovia lets women record their most sensitive data for themselves — and their boss  The Washington Post

Like millions of women, Diana Diller was a devoted user of the pregnancy-tracking app Ovia, logging in every night to record new details on a screen asking ...

Birmingham Zoo announces Red Panda pregnancy  WHNT News 19

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The Birmingham Zoo says 8-year-old red panda, Sorrel, is pregnant. The veterinary staff confirmed the pregnancy after performing an ...

How safe is it to take medication during pregnancy?  Global News

Many drugs aren't tested on pregnant women, but that doesn't always mean you should stop taking medication while pregnant.

YouTubers spark furious backlash after wedding and pregnancy prank backfires  Mirror Online

Teen YouTube stars Danielle Cohn and Mikey Tua have angered a number of their viewers after leading them to believe they were married and having a baby.

The dad who gave birth: 'Being pregnant doesn't change me being a trans man'  The Guardian

Transitioning meant that Freddy McConnell finally felt comfortable in his skin. Then he began a quest to conceive and carry his own child.

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 ...

Why it matters that Japanese women aren't gaining enough weight during pregnancy  CNN

Pregnant women who don't gain enough weight may deliver babies who are too small, leading to difficulties breastfeeding, increased risk of illnesses and ...

Game of Thrones: What’s Going on with Cersei’s Pregnancy?  VOGUE India

This post contains frank discussion of several plot points from Season 8, Episode 1 of Game of Thrones. If you're not all caught up or would prefer not to be ...

It’s time to ‘unsex’ pregnancy  The Washington Post

Social expectations and roles are set not just after a family has been formed, but before — during pregnancy.

It's a myth that women always feel a 'glow' when they're pregnant  INSIDER

While some women see their skin glowing with the hormonal changes that come with pregnancy, others don't have such a glamorous experience.

Pregnant Lauren Conrad Shows Off Her Baby Bump Nearly 2 Weeks After Revealing She's Expecting  PEOPLE.com

Earlier this month, Lauren Conrad revealed that she is expecting her second child with husband William Tell.

Smoking marijuana while pregnant: What are the risks?  CBS News

As more states legalize cannabis, doctors are concerned it may give the false impression that it's safe to use during pregnancy.

Dear Therapist: My Wife Is Pregnant With a Child Neither of Us Wants  The Atlantic

Our birth-control methods failed, and we can't afford a second child financially or career-wise.

More women over 40 are getting pregnant. But is that really about their choices?  The Guardian

Men's decisions also affect fertility patterns, says Zeynep Gurtin, lecturer in women's health at UCL.

Bounty pregnancy club fined £400,000 over data handling  BBC News

Pregnancy club Bounty UK has been given a £400,000 fine for illegally sharing the personal information of more than 14 million people. The fine was issued by ...

Column: Ending pregnancy is sometimes critical for health concerns  The Columbus Dispatch

The Ohio legislature and Gov. Mike DeWine have acted to deny women in the state the ability to make their own decisions about their health and families.

Kane Brown Shares New Wedding Photo After Announcing Wife's Pregnancy  PopCulture.com

Kane Brown and his wife, Katelyn Jae, tied the knot in October, and just announced they were about to become parents for the first time. The singer just shared a ...

My Pregnant Body - 3 Fitness Influencers On The Reality of Working Out Until Birth  elle.com

Three fitness influencers reveal the reality of exercising full time when you're pregnant and the pressure to 'get your body back'.

This daily task could be dangerous for pregnant women  MarketWatch

Pregnant women who commute 50 miles or more are at risk for adverse birth outcomes, a new study suggests.

Diarrhea during pregnancy: Is it normal, causes, and treatment  Medical News Today

Diarrhea can affect anyone, including women who are pregnant. Causes during pregnancy can include hormonal changes, bowel infections, and underlying ...

Stacey Solomon praised for opening up about pregnant stomach hair  The Independent

Stacey Solomon has been praised for speaking openly about the excess hair she's noticed on her stomach since becoming pregnant with her third child.

Exercise during pregnancy protects offspring from obesity: Mouse study suggests exercise by normal-weight pregnant mothers boosts brown fat, metabolic health of children  Science Daily

A new study found that offspring born to mice that exercised during pregnancy were less likely to gain weight after consuming a high-fat diet later in life. Although ...

Sciatica and pregnancy: Stretches, massage, and pain relief  Medical News Today

During pregnancy, the uterus can put extra pressure on the sciatic nerve, causing sciatica pain in the low back and legs. In this article, we look at how to relieve ...

Many Pregnant Women Are Among Those Leaving Venezuela  NPR

Venezuela is in the midst of an economic and political crisis. That's led many pregnant women to seek medical attention across the border in Colombia.

Liz Earle on mindfulness, menopause... and finding herself pregnant at 47  Telegraph.co.uk

She's written 35 books, launched an eponymous beauty brand, has five children and now runs a magazine. But Liz Earle doesn't want to dwell on all that. Next ...

Mega study confirms pregnant women can reduce risk of stillbirth by sleeping on their side  The Conversation AU

A New Zealand-led international study published today provides the strongest evidence yet that women can more than halve their risk of stillbirth by going to ...

More women are getting pregnant in their 30s than their 20s  harpersbazaar.com

Pregnancies among women over 30 has surpassed the number among women in their 20s for the first time ever.

A 15-year-old influencer says she's married and pregnant, but is it just for clicks?  Mashable

The internet is concerned that Danielle Cohn and Mikey Tua are either pulling an elaborate prank, or are actually pregnant and married.

Can You Get A Tattoo While Pregnant?  Women's Health

Lots of things are off-limits while you're pregnant, like sushi and alcohol—but what about getting a tattoo? Here's what an expert has to say.

Faced with the grief of ending a pregnancy, insurance coverage shouldn't be an added worry  Bangor Daily News

When faced with the devastation and grief involved in ending a wanted pregnancy, parents shouldn't also have to worry about insurance coverage or how to pay ...

Can You Take Cough Drops While Pregnant?  Women's Health

Tons of stuff is off limits when you're pregnant: sushi, caffeine, and lots and lots of medications. But what about cough drops. Here, a doctor and registered ...

Larger noses and new favourite foods - the unexpected changes pregnancy brings  Birmingham Live

Mums came together on Twitter to share all the unexpected changes their bodies went through after pregnancy - and it made for some graphic reading.

Stillbirth risk more than halved by side sleeping in late pregnancy  News - The University of Sydney

Going to sleep on either side in the last three months of pregnancy can more than halve the risk of stillbirth, an international study assessing risk factors for ...

Amy Duggar King Is Pregnant with Her First Child: 'I'm Over the Moon!'  PEOPLE.com

Amy Duggar and her husband Dillion King are expecting their first child together, due in October.

Pregnancy Discrimination: Women Sue Netflix (NFLX), Jones Day  Bloomberg

On this week's episode of The Pay Check, a look at pregnancy discrimination and why companies struggle to treat expectant moms fairly.

San Francisco mother opens up after rare pregnancy complication causes cancer  KGO-TV

A San Francisco mother's pregnancy led to her getting cancer. It's a rare complication, that can have deadly results. Fortunately, she survived and shared her ...

Florida Fetal Heartbeat Bill Divides Women, Providers, and Pregnancy Centers in the State  WMFE

Kristen Erichsen was in high school and homeless when she found out she was in her first trimester. “My Mom and I had been evicted three times already that ...

Netflix Executive Claims She Was Fired Due to Pregnancy  Variety

A former Netflix executive sued the company on Tuesday, alleging that she was fired after she announced her pregnancy. Tania Zarak worked in 2018 as a ...

Birmingham Zoo's red panda is pregnant  WVTM13

The Birmingham Zoo recently announced a red panda is pregnant. In a news release, Birmingham Zoo veterinary staff confirmed the pregnancy of 'Sorrel', after ...

Jones Day Law Firm Is Sued for Pregnancy and Gender Discrimination by 6 Women  The New York Times

Jones Day, one of the world's largest, wealthiest law firms, was sued on Wednesday by six former female associates who accused it of engaging in gender and ...

Woman carries twins for twin sister who can’t be pregnant  WJW FOX 8 News Cleveland

PORTLAND -- A woman is serving as the surrogate for her twin sister who cannot have her own pregnancy. According to Today, Whitney Bliesner, 34, suffers ...

A Pregnant Victim, a Grisly Murder and a Suspect Called ‘Grim Creepa’  The New York Times

Jerry Brown, 34, portrayed himself as a killer on social media. He was violent in real life, and then he killed a woman, the police say.

It'll Be a Girl for Dylan Scott and Pregnant Wife Blair — See Their Easter Reveal  PEOPLE.com

Dylan Scott tells PEOPLE of the big news, "Blair and I are blessed beyond words and ready to take on this next season of life"

First-ever dietary guidelines coming for babies, given 'life sentence' if obese by age 5  USA TODAY

As evidence shows that obesity begins as young as 2, federal groups ready first dietary guidelines for babies, toddlers and pregnant women in 2020.

Can you get pregnant on or around your period?  Medical News Today

A person can get pregnant at any point in their menstrual cycle, but it is much less likely during their period. In this article, we look at the factors affecting whether ...

What happens to women's bodies in the last month of pregnancy  INSIDER

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are expected to welcome their first child together at the end of April or early May.

Justin Bieber blasted for April Fools' Day pregnancy prank  TODAY

Justin Bieber is being criticized for an April Fools' Day prank indicating wife Hailey is pregnant.

‘It’s in the water’: 32 Butterworth employees pregnant within a year  WXMI FOX 17 West Michigan

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Thirty-two women came together Friday night to celebrate a special time in all their lives: motherhood. A couple weeks ago, nine ...

Don't Bump the Bump: Trauma in Pregnancy  Medscape

Trauma is the leading nonobstetric cause of maternal death--and it occurs in an estimated 1 in 12 pregnancies. Learn about predisposing risk factors for, and ...

Vine Star Nash Grier’s Fiancee Taylor Giavasis Is Pregnant With Their First Child  Us Weekly

Vine star Nash Grier announced that he and his fiancee, Taylor Giavasis, are expecting their first baby — details.

A Deal With the Universe – touching documentary on an unusual pregnancy  The Guardian

This moving documentary follows transgender film-maker Jason Barker as he and his partner, Tracey, attempt to have a child. Built from intimate home video ...

Netflix lawsuit: fired executive sues, alleging pregnancy discrimination  Vox.com

Tania Zarak, a former manager of international original *content* at Netflix, is suing Netflix for discrimination and retaliation related to her pregnancy.

Toughest decisions in pregnancy show value of personal choice  The Irish Times

Implications of choice demand a nuanced approach in context of termination of pregnancy.

Hayley Tamaddon age and career as she reveals pregnancy  Metro.co.uk

The actress is expecting her first child with boyfriend Adrian at the age of 42.

Pregnant women who work nights may have a greater risk of miscarriage: Women who work two or more night shifts in one week may have a greater risk of miscarriage the following week  Science Daily

Working two or more night shifts in a week may increase a pregnant woman's risk of miscarriage the following week by around a third, shows a prospective ...

Campaign seeks to reach pregnant women with addictions  Roanoke Times

A partnership led by Children's Trust has launched a campaign to reach women who are pregnant and using opioids and other substances.

Indian health agency exposes details on millions of pregnant women  Engadget

A health department in India exposed more than 12.5 million medical records for pregnant women after it failed to secure a database. The records span five ...

Justin Bieber apologizes for April Fools' pregnancy prank  CNN

The singer says he's sorry for joking about his wife being pregnant on April Fools' Day.

More women getting pregnant after 30 than in 20s for first time  The Guardian

The number of pregnancies among women aged 30 and above in England and Wales has surpassed the number among women in their 20s for the first time ...

See Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's Best PDA Moments During Pregnancy  PEOPLE.com

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are known for their PDA — especially as they are expecting their first royal baby.

Maine Voices: Amid shock, grief of abortion late in pregnancy, I'm coping by advocating for other women  Press Herald

YARMOUTH — I've always supported safe and legal abortion and believed each person should be allowed to make their own decisions about pregnancy ...

Is Hannah Murray aka Gilly Pregnant on 'Game of Thrones?'  Distractify

The residents of Westeros trapped inside Winterfell are gearing up for the ultimate battle on Game of Thrones, but it seems viewers are focused on a more ...

‘Game of Thrones’ Season 8: The Impact of Cersei’s Pregnancy  The Ringer

Is the self-crowned queen really pregnant? If so, who's the dad? And what will be the fate of everyone connected to this plot point? If only Cersei had a mommy ...

She lost her husband, her father and a pregnancy at 31. Now she's helping others explore grief.  The Washington Post

Nora McInerny deals with the complicated nature of difficult experiences through her “Terrible, Thanks for Asking” podcast, her memoirs, and how she lives her ...

Embryo Matchmakers: Mom opens up about controversial pursuit of pregnancy  WFLA

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) - Like many families, Crystal and Rich Colbert play with their four children after school each day. But their family's "normal" didn't come ...

led task force on pregnancy and lactation receives two-year renewal  National Institutes of Health

Group to help enhance inclusion of pregnant women and nursing mothers in clinical research.

2 men charged after ‘brutal’ beating of pregnant woman in Massachusetts  WWSB

QUINCY, MA (WCVB/CNN) - Prosecutors argue two young adults, who were charged with aggravated assault and battery on a pregnant woman, could pose a ...

Women reveal the 'horrific' ways pregnancy changes their body  Daily Mail

Nicole Cliff, 36, from Utah, kicked off a viral discussion on Twitter on the impact of pregnancy on women's bodies, after confessing it had made her bodily hair ...

Coronation Street’s Gemma Winter is PREGNANT – but is it too late for her and Chesney Brown?  The Sun

The kebab shop worker will be in for a shock when she takes a pregnancy test later this week. Here's what's going on in the cobbles...

TV meteorologist pushes back after viewers shame her for being pregnant while on the air  AccuWeather.com

Becky Ditchfield is not the first TV meteorologist to stand up to hurtful trolls, but her response has gone viral -- and drawn an outpouring of support.

Kelly Kruger Expecting First Child with Husband Darin Brooks 'After About a Year of Trying'  PEOPLE.com

The Young and the Restless star Kelly Kruger and The Bold and the Beautiful actor Darin Brooks are going to be parents, they confirm to PEOPLE exclusively.

Did Your Friendships Switch Up When You Got Pregnant? Amber Rose Reveals She Feels Unsupported  MadameNoire

What should be the happiest time of your life can turn sour really fast when your friends start dropping off because you are pregnant. Even though you want to ...

Shawn Johnson East is pregnant. She's 'terrified,' but her mom is 'so stinking happy.'  Des Moines Register

Shawn Johnson East, Des Moines' balance beam darling, is pregnant! And, this time, it's not an April Fools' joke. Sitting next to her husband, Andrew East, ...

Amy Schumer's Struggle To Put On Socks While Pregnant Inspired Women To Share Their Everyday Pregnancy Struggles  BuzzFeed

OK, she's not actually THAT big — in those photos she was wearing a fake bump over her real bump for a bit of fun on Late Night with Seth Meyers — but IRL ...

9 Maine Labor & Delivery Nurses Are All Pregnant At The Same Time  Women's Health

Nine labor and delivery nurses at the Maine Medical Center are all pregnant at the same time and expecting to give birth between April and July. Here's what ...

Mother Leaves Hospital With Newborn, Not Knowing She's Also Pregnant With Twins  Gizmodo

A new mother in Bangladesh got quite a surprise last week: Less than a month after she had delivered a healthy baby boy, she returned to the hospital and ...

How Pregnant Christina Anstead Struggled with Infertility Before 'Miracle Baby' No. 3 on the Way  PEOPLE.com

Flip or Flop and Christina on the Coast star Christina Anstead and husband Ant Anstead are expecting their first child together in the fall.

Relationship Comic Illustrates Funny Moments During Couple's Pregnancy  My Modern Met

Yehuda Devir's ongoing comic series, One of Those Days, chronicles his life with his wife Maya. His most recent drawings document Maya's pregnancy!

Amber Rose Having Rough Early Pregnancy, Same Sickness as Kate Middleton  TMZ

Amber Rose is having rough pregnancy, suffering the same sickness Kate Middleton went through when she was pregnant.

A Pregnant Woman in Missouri Spent 39 Days in Jail for Refusing to Make Her Kids Take a Paternity Test  Jezebel

A woman in St. Louis County has filed a lawsuit alleging her civil rights were violated when, after being arrested for refusing a court-ordered paternity test, she ...

Stranger throws pregnant woman’s coffee in the bin  NEWS.com.au

A pregnant woman's rant has gone viral after a total stranger chucked her coffee in the bin, claiming she's “not allowed” to drink it.

Oregon House OKs protections for pregnant, nursing mothers  KTVZ

Bipartisan legislation to provide pregnant and nursing mothers with added employment protections unanimously passed the Oregon House on Wednesday.

Tucson apartments had special lease terms for pregnant women: Eviction  AZCentral

A Tucson will no longer require pregnant women to move prior to the birth of a child. The Sahara Apartments sued by Arizona Attorney General's Office agreed to ...

Why People Think Cersei Is Not Pregnant on Game of Thrones  HarpersBAZAAR.com

A key scene in the Game of Thrones Season 8 premiere has fans questioning whether Cersei Lannister, the manipulative Queen of the Seven Kingdoms, ...

ICE detains more pregnant women. Immigration advocates say it puts moms and babies at risk  The Commercial Appeal

Memphis resident Carmen Puerto Diaz, 5 months into a high-risk pregnancy, is among a growing number of pregnant women detained by ICE.