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A new study used functional magnetic resonance imaging to show dramatic changes in the brain during pregnancy. Pregnancy increased gray matter loss and reshaped the default mode network, which is responsible for the mind wandering and a sense of identity.

Pregnancy causes dramatic changes in the brain, study confirms

By Rachel Rettner published

Pregnancy caused women to lose gray matter, and reshaped the brain’s "default mode network," a set of brain regions that are most active when the mind is wandering.

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A tank holding frozen human embryos in liquid nitrogen

Embryos frozen for 30 years produce healthy twin newborns

By Nicoletta Lanese published

Newborn twins grew from embryos that had been frozen for 30 years.

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close-up photo of a small, clear, microfluidic device with multicolored chambers visible within

'Organ-on-chip' shows how uterus coaxes embryo to implant in early pregnancy

By Nicoletta Lanese published

A tiny device replicates the interface between uterine tissue and the cells of the placenta in early pregnancy.

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A pregnant woman holding notes showing male and female symbols against her belly

Sex prediction: Am I having a boy or girl?

By Cari Nierenberg, Scott Dutfield published

Reference A sonogram, ultrasound scan and blood test can offer sex predictions

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How to get pregnant: Woman receiving results of pregnancy test

How to get pregnant: Tips and facts to increase fertility

By Cari Nierenberg, Sarah Wild published

REFERENCE Here are some tips for how to get pregnant successfully, including information on how to conceive if you have PCOS or endometriosis.

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10 week old fetal human hand with muscles highlighted

Tiny 'Lizard-Like' Muscles Found in Developing Embryos Vanish Before Birth

By Nicoletta Lanese last updated

Detailed 3D images of embryos reveal that some muscles form and then vanish during early human development.

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Am I Pregnant? | Taking a Home Pregnancy Test

By Cari Nierenberg last updated

When you think you may be pregnant, it's time to check with a pregnancy test. It's important to understand how they work, how to read the results and which one is the most accurate.

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A woman breast-feeds her baby outdoors.

Mom's Personality Key to Whether Baby Gets the Breast or Bottle

By Lauren Cox last updated

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Pregnant woman eating salad

What are the best foods to eat while pregnant?

By Louise Bond last updated

Reference Discover the best foods to eat while pregnant to keep you and your baby healthy

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Pregnant woman standing behind row of food

10 foods to avoid during pregnancy

By Louise Bond last updated

Reference From raw fish to caffeine, here are the foods to avoid during pregnancy so that you can protect yourself and your baby

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