A neuroscientist scanned her brain during pregnancy and postpartum. It changed in 2 major ways.
Pregnancy and postpartum significantly alter brain structure, including reduced gray matter and enhanced white matter connectivity.
Pregnancy brain changes revealed in detailed scans
Pregnancy brain exists and involves significant brain changes during and after gestation, indicated by a detailed brain mapping study of one woman.
Further research is needed to understand the implications of brain changes during pregnancy for maternal mental health.
Ahlia says her GP laughed in her face' when she asked for a water birth and that weight stigma in pregnancy has to stop
Weight stigma negatively impacts pregnant women's healthcare experiences, often leading to trauma and misunderstandings despite their healthy pregnancies.
TikTok OB-GYN Highlights Benefits Of A "Geriatric" Pregnancy
Pregnancy after 35 is often misrepresented; older parents' children tend to be healthier and perform better in school.
A neuroscientist scanned her brain during pregnancy and postpartum. It changed in 2 major ways.
Pregnancy and postpartum significantly alter brain structure, including reduced gray matter and enhanced white matter connectivity.
Pregnancy brain changes revealed in detailed scans
Pregnancy brain exists and involves significant brain changes during and after gestation, indicated by a detailed brain mapping study of one woman.
Further research is needed to understand the implications of brain changes during pregnancy for maternal mental health.
Ahlia says her GP laughed in her face' when she asked for a water birth and that weight stigma in pregnancy has to stop
Weight stigma negatively impacts pregnant women's healthcare experiences, often leading to trauma and misunderstandings despite their healthy pregnancies.
TikTok OB-GYN Highlights Benefits Of A "Geriatric" Pregnancy
Pregnancy after 35 is often misrepresented; older parents' children tend to be healthier and perform better in school.
Diabetes and pregnancy: 'When I learned I had changes in my eye, I nearly died. Blindness would be my biggest fear'
Vicky Williams navigates type 1 diabetes while pursuing motherhood, managing challenges and health risks associated with pregnancy.
Jennifer Lawrence & Her Husband Are Expecting Their Second Child
Jennifer Lawrence is expecting her second child, reflecting on motherhood's challenges and effect on her career choices. She emphasizes candidness about parental fears.
Selena Gomez, 32, reveals she 'can't carry' children: 'That was something I had to grieve'
Selena Gomez revealed her medical issues prevent her from carrying children but remains optimistic about alternatives like surrogacy and adoption.
Kaley Cuoco Drifts Off to Episodes of Dateline'
Kaley Cuoco's personal experience as a new mother shapes her character in Season 2 of Based on a True Story.
Diabetes and pregnancy: 'When I learned I had changes in my eye, I nearly died. Blindness would be my biggest fear'
Vicky Williams navigates type 1 diabetes while pursuing motherhood, managing challenges and health risks associated with pregnancy.
Jennifer Lawrence & Her Husband Are Expecting Their Second Child
Jennifer Lawrence is expecting her second child, reflecting on motherhood's challenges and effect on her career choices. She emphasizes candidness about parental fears.
Selena Gomez, 32, reveals she 'can't carry' children: 'That was something I had to grieve'
Selena Gomez revealed her medical issues prevent her from carrying children but remains optimistic about alternatives like surrogacy and adoption.
Kaley Cuoco Drifts Off to Episodes of Dateline'
Kaley Cuoco's personal experience as a new mother shapes her character in Season 2 of Based on a True Story.
Mental health issues in pregnancy and postpartum are significant, affecting one in eight women, with serious risks if conditions like postpartum psychosis are missed.
A First-Of-Its-Kind Study Reveals What Pregnancy Does to the Brain In Real Time
Pregnancy induces significant neuroplastic changes in the maternal brain, including a reduction in gray matter and an increase in white matter.
"At One Point, I Wished I Would Miscarry": An Extreme Kind of Morning Sickness Can Make Pregnancy Unbearable
Hyperemesis gravidarum is a severe pregnancy condition which can persist throughout pregnancy, severely impacting physical and mental health.
Is It Safe to Take Antidepressants During Pregnancy?
Antenatal depression can severely impact pregnant women and their babies, leading to serious health consequences and increasing the risk of postpartum depression.
Your Pregnancy, Your Psychological Health
Perinatal depression affects 1 in 7 birthing parents.
The ROSE program shows promise in preventing perinatal depression.
Five tips from ROSE can help support parents' mental health pre- and post-pregnancy.
What If We Reframed "Failing" The Glucose Test?
Reframing the conversation around gestational diabetes can alleviate stigma and promote healthier dialogues for expectant mothers.
What to Know about Postpartum Psychosis
Mental health issues in pregnancy and postpartum are significant, affecting one in eight women, with serious risks if conditions like postpartum psychosis are missed.
A First-Of-Its-Kind Study Reveals What Pregnancy Does to the Brain In Real Time
Pregnancy induces significant neuroplastic changes in the maternal brain, including a reduction in gray matter and an increase in white matter.
"At One Point, I Wished I Would Miscarry": An Extreme Kind of Morning Sickness Can Make Pregnancy Unbearable
Hyperemesis gravidarum is a severe pregnancy condition which can persist throughout pregnancy, severely impacting physical and mental health.
Is It Safe to Take Antidepressants During Pregnancy?
Antenatal depression can severely impact pregnant women and their babies, leading to serious health consequences and increasing the risk of postpartum depression.
Your Pregnancy, Your Psychological Health
Perinatal depression affects 1 in 7 birthing parents.
The ROSE program shows promise in preventing perinatal depression.
Five tips from ROSE can help support parents' mental health pre- and post-pregnancy.
What If We Reframed "Failing" The Glucose Test?
Reframing the conversation around gestational diabetes can alleviate stigma and promote healthier dialogues for expectant mothers.
I spent 30 days in a coma - and what happened next changed everything
Victoria Cupay's recovery from a severe lupus episode led to a heartfelt marriage proposal and the joy of motherhood, overcoming significant challenges.
Ozempic changed my life': do diabetes jabs boost the chances of conception?
Weight loss from medications like Ozempic may improve fertility in overweight women, leading to unexpected pregnancies.
Viral TikTok Cast Iron Fish Claim Gets A Serious Mineral Deficiency All Wrong
Iron deficiency is a significant global issue affecting a large percentage of women, particularly during pregnancy.
Complexity of iron absorption and dietary methods must be understood beyond social media suggestions.
She went to the hospital with a sore throat, and found out she was pregnant. With quadruplets.
Katelyn Yates unexpectedly discovered she was pregnant with quadruplets while visiting the hospital for a tonsillectomy.
Her pregnancy faced serious health challenges, yet all four babies are thriving after their early delivery.
I spent 30 days in a coma - and what happened next changed everything
Victoria Cupay's recovery from a severe lupus episode led to a heartfelt marriage proposal and the joy of motherhood, overcoming significant challenges.
Ozempic changed my life': do diabetes jabs boost the chances of conception?
Weight loss from medications like Ozempic may improve fertility in overweight women, leading to unexpected pregnancies.
Viral TikTok Cast Iron Fish Claim Gets A Serious Mineral Deficiency All Wrong
Iron deficiency is a significant global issue affecting a large percentage of women, particularly during pregnancy.
Complexity of iron absorption and dietary methods must be understood beyond social media suggestions.
She went to the hospital with a sore throat, and found out she was pregnant. With quadruplets.
Katelyn Yates unexpectedly discovered she was pregnant with quadruplets while visiting the hospital for a tonsillectomy.
Her pregnancy faced serious health challenges, yet all four babies are thriving after their early delivery.
New maternity clinic, Millie, offers in-depth care
Millie Clinic offers a holistic, supportive alternative to traditional maternity care, focusing on early and personalized attention for expectant parents.
UN: Over 11,000 Pregnant People in Lebanon at Risk Due to Israel's Aggression
Pregnant individuals in Lebanon are facing extreme challenges due to Israeli military actions, with significant health care shortages and displacement impacting their safety and care.
Man found guilty of poisoning pregnant woman to force her to miscarry
Stuart Worby was convicted of sexual assault and poisoning a pregnant woman to induce a miscarriage, highlighting the severity and complexity of the case.
Pregnant women and babies face 'terrifying' threat from xylazine addiction
Xylazine is a growing threat to pregnant women battling addiction, compounding the risks associated with opioids such as fentanyl.
Free Hennepin County program helps moms suffering from addiction get sober
The Project Child program in Minnesota effectively helps pregnant women with addiction, achieving a remarkable 93% success rate of substance-free babies.
Pregnant women and babies face 'terrifying' threat from xylazine addiction
Xylazine is a growing threat to pregnant women battling addiction, compounding the risks associated with opioids such as fentanyl.
Free Hennepin County program helps moms suffering from addiction get sober
The Project Child program in Minnesota effectively helps pregnant women with addiction, achieving a remarkable 93% success rate of substance-free babies.
Show Us What Your Pregnancy Experience Was Really Like
Pregnancy is a complex experience not accurately represented in media, prompting a call for personal storytelling through shared photos and narratives.
Molina: When you wake up
Molina's album explores the relationship between body and rhythm during her pregnancy, creating a transformative experience of music and existence.
Harriette Cole: I just got a promotion, and now I'm keeping a big secret
The promotion process at the company raises ethical concerns due to pregnancy discrimination and personal dilemmas regarding maternity leave under new responsibilities.
Woman Asks If She's In The Wrong For Refusing To Change Baby's Name
Navigating baby name choices can create tension between close relatives expecting children simultaneously.
Rare Diagnoses Change People's Perception of Medical Risk
The perception of rare medical events shifts drastically for individuals directly affected, leading to distrust in statistics and potential decision-making pitfalls.
Home Sweet Home: Where Evil Lives review fresh take on pregnant-woman-in-peril horror
Home Sweet Home intertwines pregnancy body horror with a historical narrative around genocide, delivering both social commentary and suspenseful storytelling.
Women are taking Mucinex to get pregnant. Does it work?
Mucinex, an over-the-counter cold medication, is claimed by some women on TikTok to help improve fertility, but there is no solid scientific evidence.
Best Ways To Love Her During Pregnancy.
Men often detach during their partner's pregnancy due to stressors, leading to potential infidelity and relationship decline.
See the hilarious moment teen siblings learn their mom is pregnant with another baby
The viral video of three siblings learning about their mom's pregnancy showcases their contrasting reactions.
Comedian Emma Doran: 'I was well and truly f**ked... I wished, prayed and begged I would wake up covered in blood and the whole thing would be over'
Emma Doran shares her experiences of unexpected pregnancy during her Leaving Cert preparations, highlighting themes of emotional struggle and resilience.
Principal and teacher help deliver co-worker's baby in school bathroom
A pregnant teacher went into labor at school, and her principal and coworker successfully assisted in delivering the baby in a bathroom.
Comedian Emma Doran: 'I was well and truly f**ked... I wished, prayed and begged I would wake up covered in blood and the whole thing would be over'
Emma Doran shares her experiences of unexpected pregnancy during her Leaving Cert preparations, highlighting themes of emotional struggle and resilience.
Principal and teacher help deliver co-worker's baby in school bathroom
A pregnant teacher went into labor at school, and her principal and coworker successfully assisted in delivering the baby in a bathroom.