Millions of women go through pregnancy every year, yet science has only just begun to look at what it does to the brain—the ...

Pregnancy places extra demands on the kidneys, which filter waste and regulate fluids; simple lifestyle habits can help expecting mothers protect these vital organs ...

Pregnancy is a major journey for the body, and childbirth marks the beginning of another important phase called post ...

Mr Aituma noted that many people wrongly attribute rising blood pressure during pregnancy to stress or emotional strain.

Early pregnancy depends on a remarkable act of coordination. Before the placenta can nourish a growing fetus, the embryo must securely "land" and connect with the mother's blood supply—a process ...

The truth is pregnancy causes some surprising long-term changes to your body, regardless of whether you’re a celebrity or a soccer mom. And that’s not necessarily a bad thing.  Dr. Shazia Malik, a ...

A new study out of Japan shows that women who prioritize this common activity during pregnancy might be giving their babies a ...

New UAB research uncovers how NFAT helps uterine NK cells support early placenta development, shedding light on pregnancy health and the roots of complications like preeclampsia.

Healthcare professionals recommend that most pregnant people have at least one ultrasound during the second trimester of pregnancy, between 18 and 22 weeks. You may have more ultrasound scans ...

A new study finds pregnant women with lupus who have irreversible organ damage may be at higher risk for poor pregnancy outcomes, regardless of their lupus disease activity. Damage accrual was ...