Pregnancy

Having a baby is a wonderful and joyous experience. Learn about the science of pregnancy: how to conceive, what happens to the mother-to-be's body and how the fetus develops.

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Keeping Up with the Kardashians' Health Problems

By Sara G. Miller

Nothing is private when it comes to the Kardashians, and that includes matters of health.

Serena Williams at the Australian Open in 2016.

Serena Williams May Be Pregnant: How Safe is Tennis In Pregnancy?

By Rachael Rettner

Tennis star Serena Williams hinted today that she may be pregnant, but is it safe for her to continue serving up hard hits on the court while she's expecting?

Diet, Exercise and 'Giraffe Hugs': Up Close and Personal with April and Her Baby

By Mindy Weisberger

Live Science gets the low-down on April the giraffe and her newborn calf, from Jordan Patch, owner of Animal Adventure Park.

It's a Boy! See First Photos of Newborn Giraffe

By Mindy Weisberger

The baby male giraffe, still to be named, and mama April are doing well.

Watch Live: April the Giraffe Cares for Her Calf

By Mindy Weisberger

Watch a pregnant giraffe in the last stages of her pregnancy, live on YouTube.

5 Reasons Why Placentas Are Amazing

By Mindy Weisberger

There is much about the placenta that scientists are just beginning to discover.

About 10% of Pregnant Women with Zika Had Babies with Birth Defects

By Rachael Rettner

About 10 percent of pregnant women in the U.S. who contracted the Zika virus in 2016 had babies with birth defects related to the virus.

Boy or Girl? Text Alerts to Deliver Gender of April the Giraffe's Calf

By Mindy Weisberger

April's many fans can sign up for text alerts for when April goes into labor and for the first disclosure of the newborn's gender.

Pregnant Giraffe Keeps Anxious Viewers Waiting

By Mindy Weisberger

Millions of internet viewers are tensely following the video feed featuring April the pregnant giraffe — who is still pregnant.

Kim Kardashian Wants a 3rd Baby: How Dangerous Is Placenta Accreta?

By Sara G. Miller

Kim Kardashian wants to have a third baby. Here's how risky that could be for her.

Many Women Still Drink Alcohol When Trying to Get Pregnant

By Rachael Rettner

About half of pregnant women in the United States drink alcohol around the time they become pregnant or in early pregnancy.

Unusually Hot or Cold Weather Could Affect Babies' Weight

By Rachael Rettner

Unusually hot or cold weather may affect the birth weight of babies, a new study suggests.

Beyoncé Cancels Gig: What Work Is Safe in Pregnancy?

By Rachael Rettner

Singer Beyoncé has cancelled her performance at the upcoming Coachella festival in April because she is pregnant. But how much work is safe during pregnancy, and what kind of work is risky?

Depression Can Affect New Fathers, Too

By Christopher Wanjek

While much attention is given to maternal depression, fathers also can get depressed before and after their child's birth, which, in turn, can have negative consequences for the child.

Daily Low-Dose Aspirin May Boost Chances of Successful Pregnancy

By Rachael Rettner

For some women who are trying to get pregnant, taking a low dose of aspirin daily may boost their chances of having a baby.

Here's Why Pregnant Women Should Avoid Eating Licorice

By Sara G. Miller

Too much black licorice during pregnancy could affect a baby's brain, a new study from Finland finds.

Beyoncé Expecting 2: Here Are 5 Fun Facts About Twins

By Sara G. Miller

Singer Beyoncé Knowles announced today on her Instagram account that she is pregnant with twins.

Most Women Who Freeze Their Eggs Don't Use Them

By Rachael Rettner

Egg freezing has been touted as a way for women to put off having children. But few women who freeze their eggs actually end up using them, a new study finds.