ARTICLES RELATING TO PREGNANCY

Genes boost postpartum depression risk

2013-05-22 09:39

Pregnant women with specific alterations in two genes may be at increased risk of suffering depression after giving birth.

Pregnant with the flu

2013-05-09 13:47

Sanity-saving tips for when conventional flu medication isn't an option.

Kim vs. Kate bump wars

2013-05-06 13:39

Magazine cover stirs controversy with pregnancy weight comparisons.

Repeat births by teen girls still high

2013-04-03 08:37

20% are repeat births and these babies face health risks, agency says.

Perceptions and role models

2013-03-25 14:33

Shannon explores the surprising results having a baby had on her self-image.

Post-natal anxiety more common thatn depression

2013-03-08 10:34

Study found nearly 1 in 5 women has post-partum anxiety, but it fades fairly quickly.

Pregnancy permanently changes foot size

2013-03-04 09:29

A University of Iowa study confirms what many women have long suspected—that pregnancy permanently changes the size and shape of their feet.

BPA raises risk for childhood asthma

2013-03-01 09:16

Children exposed to the plastics chemical bisphenol A had an elevated risk for asthma

Indian surrogate mothers tell their tales

2013-02-26 09:28

As baby Lili celebrates her first birthday in Australia, far away in India her surrogate mother recalls the day the child was born - and on whom she never laid eyes.

Most women misunderstand IUD birth control

2013-02-22 11:10

In a new survey, most women had inaccurate perceptions about the safety and effectiveness of intrauterine devices.

Newborn stress takes toll on heart

2013-02-22 09:26

Early life stress like that experienced by ill newborns appears to take an early toll of the heart, affecting its ability to relax and refill with oxygen-rich blood.

Caffeine linked to low birth weight babies

2013-02-19 09:11

New research shows that caffeine is linked to low birth weight babies and that caffeine from coffee in linked to increasing length of pregnancy.

Obesity problems can begin in the womb

2013-02-11 10:06

Weight problems can begin in the womb, according to research carried out by German scientists.

Big belly, bigger nest

2013-01-24 12:07

5 awesome tips for when ‘nesting’ becomes moving house while pregnant.

Is Kate’s pregnancy at risk?

2012-12-04 10:40

Find out more about serious vomiting during pregnancy and how to treat it.

'Surprise! You're pregnant!'

2012-11-21 10:31

Falling pregnant unexpectedly has its pros and cons.

Give teen moms another chance

2012-11-07 16:00

Should parents take more responsibility when their teens fall pregnant?

The stretch mark challenge

2012-10-23 12:02

Pregnancy is a leading cause of them; how do you feel about stretch marks?

Beyoncé’s NEW baby bump!

2012-09-27 15:03

Is Beyoncé’s brand new ‘pregnancy’ just another gossip story?

Adele’s perfect 'bastard'

2012-09-04 13:19

Singer Adele is having a baby, and her fans are protesting that she’s not married.

‘Can a bump kill my baby?’

2012-07-31 11:55

Some facts about miscarriage as a result of physical trauma.

First signs of pregnancy

2012-07-24 16:27

Not sure if you're pregnant? Perhaps you've experienced these first signs of pregnancy.

Kids who choose death

2012-06-01 11:07

Hundreds of schoolchildren are taking their own lives each year.

Is "birth rape" too shocking?

2012-05-18 13:14

"Birth rape" is used to describe birth procedure lacking in consent, but is it over-the-top?

Who’s to blame for special children?

2012-04-26 12:40

Kids with special needs must need special parents, suggests Marlon Abrahams.

 

Pregnancy termination or not?

2013-05-09 14:05

‘These are the reasons I decided not to terminate my child’.

Pregnant mom's flu a bipolar risk for baby

2013-05-09 09:22

Researchers have found a small risk in pregnant women with the flu and bipolar disorder in their children.

Helping pregnant teens via technology

2013-04-16 14:08

Young Moms Support founder tells us how she helps teen moms using MXit.

Vitamin D important during pregnancy

2013-03-31 05:00

Low levels of vitamin D during pregnancy may raise risk for complications, researchers find.

Buckle up during pregnancy

2013-03-11 09:14

Expectant mothers who are not wearing a seatbelt during a car crash are more likely to lose the pregnancy than restrained mothers.

Is Kate Middleton having a girl?

2013-03-06 10:03

The Duchess let something slip recently that leads us to believe she might be having a little princess.

Babies born to obese women have thick arteries

2013-03-01 09:29

Infants born to obese women typically have a thickening of a key heart vessel that seems tied to their mom's excess weight, a new study shows.

One million pregnant women have syphilis

2013-02-27 08:55

Syphilis still affects large numbers of pregnant women world-wide, causing serious health problems and even death to their babies, yet this infection could be prevented by early testing and treatment, according to a study.

C-section babies at risk of developing allergies

2013-02-25 09:02

Researchers found that babies born by C-section are five times more likely to develop allergies than babies born naturally.

Experts issue guidelines for gene tests in kids

2013-02-22 09:57

Groups representing paediatricians and geneticists issued new recommendations on Thursday to provide doctors with guidance about when to test a child's DNA for genetic conditions.

Woman has two sets of twins in one day

2013-02-20 11:20

The four brothers were delivered at 31 weeks to Tressa Montalvo, 36, via Caesarean section at The Woman's Hospital of Texas in Houston, according to a news release from the hospital.

The most unmaternal mother, ever?

2013-02-14 12:37

This mom just can’t seem to get worked up about her baby-to-be.

Parent24 chats to Ryan O’Connor

2013-01-28 14:25

Find out the parenting-preparation secrets of this media personality.

Baby bump, bigger nose?

2013-01-15 10:56

Is it possible that an expectant mom's nose can grow in size?

Print a 3D model of your foetus

2012-11-28 15:53

Why settle for a fuzzy scan when you can own a 3D model of your unborn baby?

Teen reenacts killing her baby

2012-11-19 15:08

14-year-old Cassidy Goodson hid her pregnancy and killed her newborn to not upset her parents.

'You can't have my bus seat, fatty'

2012-11-05 11:23

Do women care less about the welfare of pregnant women?

I hate your baby!

2012-10-11 11:46

Seeing someone else pregnant can be a real kick in the teeth.

Parenting with Ayanda Allie Paine

2012-09-20 10:40

She is an e-News anchor, a mother of three and wife and Ayanda Allie Paine lets us into her world of parenting.

9 months of pregnancy in 1 minute

2012-08-01 13:54

Watch this time lapse video to see how a mother's body changes during 9 months of pregnancy.

Snooki’s live video birth

2012-07-25 14:43

Snooki plans on embarrassing her son when he’s 16 with his own birth video.

1 beer, 1 pregnancy test

2012-07-24 11:26

A bar has placed a pregnancy test dispenser in the restroom, but is it a good idea?

The 5 best things about pregnancy

2012-05-22 11:04

Despite the challenges, pregnancy has these moments of pure awesomeness.

Aishwarya Rai's "disgusting" double chin

2012-05-17 15:17

The world's most beautiful woman doesn't lose her post-baby weight and suddenly she's unattractive. Are her fans superficial or ridiculous?

10 foods to avoid while pregnant

2012-04-17 15:22

What shouldn’t you eat when eating for two?

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