Ask Amy: Should I let her go ahead with this gender reveal plan?
Establishing boundaries is crucial for new parents, even when facing pressure from family members during significant life events like doctor appointments. [ more ]
Police 'seriously concerned' for missing pregnant woman thought to be sleeping rough in London
Police are concerned for a heavily pregnant woman, Obdulia Gracia Medina, missing in London, believed to have given birth and possibly sleeping rough in Marylebone. [ more ]
'The experience of giving birth is so abstract and intense': Loie Hollowell on the challenge of painting pregnancy
Pregnancy and birth have historically been underrepresented in Western visual art, with artists like Loie Hollowell working to change this narrative through their feminist mysticism. [ more ]
Women With Depression During or After Pregnancy Face Greater Suicide Risk, Even Years Later
Women who experience depression during pregnancy or after giving birth have a greater risk of suicide and attempted suicide.
Depression that begins during pregnancy or soon after can have long-lasting implications, with increased suicide risks persisting for up to 18 years. [ more ]
Drake and SZA Have a Party, Sexyy Red Has a Baby in New "Rich Baby Daddy" Video
The video for 'Rich Baby Daddy' by Drake, SZA, and Sexyy Red revolves around Sexyy Red's pregnancy and features a home movie theme.
The video shows a party scene, with Drake filming and praising his 'wife' as the 'rich baby daddy', followed by SZA's deadpan takedown and a trip to the hospital. [ more ]
Study: Babies of Unvaccinated Pregnant Parents With COVID See Higher Rates of Respiratory Issues
Babies of unvaccinated mothers who contracted COVID-19 during pregnancy were at three times higher risk of developing respiratory distress compared to babies of unexposed mothers.
Babies of vaccinated mothers who contracted COVID-19 during pregnancy had lower risk of respiratory distress. [ more ]
Drop that burger - how pregnant women can harm their baby by eating fast food
Eating ultra-processed and fast foods during pregnancy puts the fetus at a greater health risk
Chemicals called phthalates commonly found in fast food wrappers and gloves can enter a pregnant mother's bloodstream and pose risks to the fetus [ more ]
Existing research on the health impact of e-cigarettes on pregnant women and their babies has been mixed.
A new study published in the journal Addiction suggests that vaping nicotine in pregnancy is not associated with adverse effects on mothers or babies. [ more ]
A moment that changed me: My body seemed like a death machine until I saw those two blue lines
The author, who had ovarian cancer and lost one ovary, unexpectedly became pregnant and had concerns about the risks and uncertainties involved.
The author's experience with pregnancy and cancer made her realize the similarities between the two, highlighting the complexity and emotional journey of both situations. [ more ]
This New Prenatal Test Could Have Major Advantages For Parents
DNA testing in pregnancy can uncover genetic diseases in a fetus and determine the baby's sex.
A recent study shows that more extensive DNA testing can be done earlier in pregnancy, potentially identifying genetic diseases during the first trimester. [ more ]
Chicago Woman Who Pleaded Guilty To Murder Will Testify Against Own Mother
Desiree Figueroa has pleaded guilty to first-degree murder for her involvement in the killing of a pregnant teenager whose baby was cut from her womb.
The plea deal requires Desiree Figueroa to testify against her mother, Clarisa Figueroa, in her first-degree murder trial.
Clarisa Figueroa strangled the victim, Marlen Ochoa-Lopez, after luring her to their home with the promise of free clothing for her unborn child. [ more ]
We Might Finally Understand What Causes Morning Sickness
Hyperemesis gravidarum, a severe form of morning sickness, is caused by a hormone called growth differentiation factor 15 (GDF15) produced by the placenta during early pregnancy.
Understanding the cause of hyperemesis gravidarum may lead to the development of more effective treatments for pregnant women suffering from the condition. [ more ]
Not getting a COVID-19 vaccine could lead to preterm birth in pregnant women, new study shows
COVID infection during pregnancy can lead to preterm birth, but getting vaccinated protects against it.
Vaccination among pregnant women in Allegheny County led to a reduction in emergency room visits, ICU visits, preterm births, and stillbirths. [ more ]
Digital Twins May Enable Personalized Health Treatment
Creating digital twins of organs using patient data can lead to personalized treatments and prevent medical complications.
Efforts are underway to develop personalized heart models for patients with irregular heartbeats and digital twins of patients' tumors for cancer research.
There is also work being done to create digital twins for pregnancy to address potential complications. [ more ]