Pregnancy
Pregnancy is the fertilization and development of one or more offspring, known as an embryo or fetus, in a woman's uterus. In a pregnancy, there can be multiple gestations, as in the case of twins or triplets. Childbirth usually occurs about 38 weeks after conception; in women who have a menstrual cycle length of four weeks, this is approximately 40 weeks from the start of the last normal menstrual period.
Pregnancy Stories
For women who have a high BMI and a history of pregnancy loss, new findings suggest walking could increase their chances of becoming pregnant.
According to researchers from the University of Illinois, women may be at the highest risk for heart failure during the six weeks after giving birth.
Expecting mothers who are exposed to air pollution may risk cognitive impairment in their unborn children.
Plastic surgeons suggest the surgery for women who do not plan on having any more children.
A new study suggests that significant changes can take place in a baby's brain due to a pregnant mother's immune system activity.
Telomere – a section of the chromosome linked to longevity – was measured to identify ageing of DNA among women who gave birth.
Scientists were able to identify a hormone which increases protein levels in the womb lining, making it more conducive for fertilized eggs to get implanted.
A surrogate refused a baby’s parents’ wish for an abortion after finding out the unborn boy had a heart defect. Now she is calling on people to love them for their decision ultimately to "choose life."
Scientists have found a link between weight and a woman’s risk for starting menopause early.
Children whose mothers were exposed to high levels of fluoride during pregnancy may be at risk of having a lower IQ.
A household chemical found in furniture, carpet and gym mats may be a culprit in lowering a woman's fertility.
A young Pennsylvania mother gave birth in the passenger seat of her fiance's car to a child still enclosed in his amniotic sac, known as an en caul birth.