Aubrey Plaza welcomes first child with partner Christopher Abbott Couple, who first worked together on 2020 film, confirmed pregnancy earlier this year The Independent UK · Aug 10
Does more vitamin D in pregnancy make children smarter? Vitamins in pregnancy are usually discussed in terms of a baby’s health at birth. But could the amount of vitamin D taken during pregnancy also influence how a child’s brain works many years later? The Conversation · Aug 7
Cochrane Review Finds No Reliable Evidence That Three Common IVF Transfer Techniques Improve Pregnancy Rates A Cochrane review of 11 trials found no reliable evidence that common embryo transfer preparation techniques improve IVF pregnancy rates. Medical Daily · Aug 6
Nearly 1 in 100 Canadians has inflammatory bowel disease. Too many believe it rules out having children I often reflect on the advice of an outdated article on inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and pregnancy from 1956. It stated: The Conversation · Aug 6
54 Moms Open Up About The Brutal Things Their Bodies Endured To Give Birth Bringing a child into the world can put women through far more than morning sickness, hormonal changes, and painful contractions. In a candid Reddit thread, mothers shared the disturbing things their bodies went through during pregnancy and while giving birth. Their responses show just how unpredictable the experience can be… Bored Panda · Aug 6
Why Rheumatoid Arthritis Hits Indian Women Three Times More Often Than Men, And What Drives It The Numbers Behind the GapRheumatoid arthritis affects roughly 0.5 to 1 percent of India's adult population, but that burden is not distributed evenly. Women account for nearly 75 percent of all RA cases globally, and data from the Indian Rheumatology Association places the female-to-male ratio in India at close to… Times Life · Aug 6
Meghan Markle Hit With Major “Karma” On Her Own Birthday, And Her Critics Are Relishing It "It’s the fact that Meghan announced her pregnancy at Eugenie’s wedding. Karma is long delayed," wrote one netizen. Bored Panda · Aug 5
A Massive Leap Forward For Surgery in the Womb As a Mother's Baby Had a Rare Condition Fixed A pioneering fetal surgery helped protect a baby with gastroschisis before birth, offering hope for future treatment of the rare congenital condition. Medical Daily · Aug 5
A Child of My Own review – barely believable true crime tale of desperation and delusion Candy-coloured recreations of one woman’s pregnancy unravel as dark truths are revealed in Maite Alberdi’s intimate docudrama The Guardian - UK · Aug 5
Meghan Markle's Pregnancy Dance Video Was a Joke, Not a Behind-The-Scenes Birth Clip, Commentator Claims Meghan Markle's viral pregnancy dance video was intended as a joke, not a literal depiction of events before Lilibet's birth, according to a royal commentator's claims, sparking mixed social media reactions. International Business Times UK · Aug 4
How to do your own online health research like a scientist – a biostatistician’s step-by-step guide The instinct to “do your own research” when it comes to your health is a good one. The challenge often is not lack of information, but the opposite. The Conversation · Aug 4
'Her First White Baby': Kylie Jenner Rumoured To Be Pregnant of Timothée Chalamet's Kid Amid Romance Kylie Jenner's recent public appearance in a loose outfit has sparked online speculation about a possible pregnancy with Timothée Chalamet, despite no confirmation from the couple or their representatives. International Business Times UK · Aug 4
Natalie Portman hit by smell sensitivity amid third pregnancy The Oscar-winning actor has shared new details about her third pregnancy, revealing how her heightened sense of smell and experiences with healthcare in France and the US have differed. BANG Premier · Aug 4
Bride Regrets Inviting Brother’s Best Friend Who Brought His Mom And Tried To Take The Spotlight We all know that a wedding should be all about the bride and groom. Yes, the guests are an integral part of the whole experience, but they should stay in the background for the most part. One duo, however, had a difficult time accepting that. Here’s the story of a… Bored Panda · Aug 3
BANG Premier · Aug 2 Alex Cooper hits back at troll's pregnancy comment Alex Cooper and her husband, Matt Kaplan, are expecting their first child together.
We Got This Covered · Aug 2 KFC workers had watched her pregnancy cravings for months. What happened when she returned with her baby is melting hearts It's all about gratitude.
The Independent UK · Aug 2 Hard Labour: Inside the global crisis killing mothers and babies For centuries, pregnancy and childbirth were among the world’s greatest dangers. Over the past 25 years, major advances in healthcare have helped reduce maternal deaths by 40 per cent. But that progress is now under threat.
Euronews · Aug 2 Cutting sugar up to age two associated with lower dementia risk ‘decades later,’ study finds Less sweet treats during pregnancy and up to age two associated with lower dementia risk later in life, delayed onset of the disease and a healthier brain, according to a new study.
Medical Daily · Aug 1 Voters Put Preventing Maternal Deaths at the Top of Their Health Agenda, and Federal Data Show 649 Women Died in 2024 A new poll found that preventing maternal deaths is voters' top health priority. CDC data show 649 maternal deaths in 2024 and persistent disparities.
Medical Daily · Jul 31 Pregnant Patients Caught Between Two Vaccine Schedules Now Have Infant Hospitalization Numbers to Bring to the Appointment ACOG and CDC guidance on pregnancy vaccines now differ. New research shows maternal RSV vaccination cut infant hospitalizations by about 68 percent.
The Independent UK · Jul 31 Holly Willoughby ‘jealous’ of Katherine Ryan’s pregnancy as she makes baby admission Holly Willoughby said that she was “jealous” of Katherine Ryan’s recent pregnancy, as she revealed that she has considered having another baby.
Creative Bloq · Jul 31 Burger King's viral pregnancy test stunt was a bold move, but it worked Everyone wants to be the father.
Medical Daily · Jul 31 Josh Turek Puts Spina Bifida in the National Spotlight as He Leaves Former President Obama 'Whooped' in Basketball Obama's endorsement of Josh Turek spotlights spina bifida, adaptive sports, rehabilitation, and advances that help many people live active lives.
Medical Daily · Jul 30 Natalie Portman's Shared Baby Bump Photos Highlight Pregnancy After 40 as Both a Blessing and a Challenge Natalie Portman announces her pregnancy at 45, sparking discussion about advanced maternal age, pregnancy risks, prenatal care, and healthy childbirth.
The Conversation · Jul 30 Preeclampsia rates in minority communities shed light on the social roots of maternal health disparities In November 2020, Lupe was in the final weeks of her pregnancy when dark spots began distorting her vision. Lupe, a participant in a study on emotional distress and maternal health in El Paso, Texas, recounted her birth experience in a postpartum interview. (All participant names, Lupe’s included, are pseudonyms…