Fever during pregnancy doubles autism risk?
Studies into the cause of autism are always ongoing, and it seems that we are no closer to the real answer yet. Now, a new study says that women who...
6 little-known facts about pregnancy stretch marks
Most pregnant women think about stretch marks and wonder how to avoid them. For many, stretch marks become a less beautiful permanent reminder of their pregnancy than their baby! Here...
Treating gum disease in pregnancy
Progesterone, the dominant pregnancy hormone, is responsible for a lot of changes in a woman's body while she is expecting a baby. Some, like thicker and shinier hair, are great...
Digestion problems during pregnancy
Pregnancy results in a different hormonal cocktail, and the uterus places additional pressure on parts of the digestive system. If you are a pregnant woman with indigestion, know that this...
IVF increases risk of fetal complications
IVF is an increasingly common artificial reproductive technique, but how safe is it really? According to a team of British experts, IVF increases the risk of congenital birth defects, low...
Indian surrogate dies but at least the western baby she carried survived
"On Wednesday, Premila, who was eight months pregnant, died due to unexplained complications. But she completed her job - the child was delivered and is in the NICU recuperating from...
Pregnancy and fitness
Being fit and healthy is as important during pregnancy as it is at any other time. What's more tricky is knowing which types of exercises are safe, how often you...
What do you need to do before trying to get pregnant?
Are you and your other half talking about trying for a baby soon, but you're not quite ready yet? Don't be impatient the extra time gives you the opportunity...
Scientists create fetal genome 18 weeks into pregnancy
Researchers succeeded in creating the genome of a fetus 18 weeks into a pregnancy, with a blood sample from the mother and saliva from the father! This amazing success could...
Pregnancy and running
Keeping fit during pregnancy is essential but it's equally important to know which types of exercises don't combine very well with a fetus. Some sports, like scuba diving and bungee...