Pregnancy
Latest about Fertility, Pregnancy & Birth
Male fertility: 10 tips for men trying to conceive
By Cari Nierenberg, Ailsa Harvey published
Reference There are several things a man can do to increase the chances that he will get a woman pregnant.
Do babies cry in the womb?
By Jennifer Welsh published
Fetuses show preliminary facial expressions that look like cries starting around 24 to 35 weeks. These facial movements of crying are soundless and too subtle to be felt by the mother.
Baby born at 21 weeks survives, breaks world record
By Yasemin Saplakoglu published
A baby born at 21 weeks gestation in Alabama last year is the most premature baby in the world to survive, according to Guinness World Records.
How should you sleep during pregnancy?
By Patricia Carswell published
REFERENCE How should you sleep during pregnancy? Here’s the low-down on keeping your nights healthy and safe.
Is insomnia a sign of pregnancy?
By Patricia Carswell published
Reference Is insomnia a sign of pregnancy? We asked the experts for their advice.
What is postpartum depression?
By Ashley P. Taylor published
Many parents experience postpartum depression. Here's what it looks like and how it can be treated.
COVID-19 during pregnancy linked to preterm birth
By Rebecca Sohn published
COVID-19 may increase the risk of giving birth prematurely, according to the largest study to date on this link.
Baby born with 'twin' fetus inside her stomach
By Rachael Rettner published
The condition occurs in about 1 in 500,000 births.
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