Pregnancy : Science World Report

Jun 05, 2014 12:06 PM EDT

Risk of Preterm Birth Discovered for Women with Short Intervals Between Pregnancies

It turns out that women who have short intervals between pregnancies may be more likely to see a decrease in the length of following pregnancies.

May 29, 2014 08:57 AM EDT

Can Pregnancy be Contagious? Female High School Friends More Likely to be Pregnant in Early Adulthood

Could pregnancy be contagious? In the case of female high school students, it just might be. Scientists have found that having children could be "catching" among female high school friends during early adulthood.

May 23, 2014 02:07 PM EDT

Poor Diet Before Pregnancy may Increase the Risk of Preterm Birth

Staying fit through diet and exercise during pregnancy can help prevent future complications before and after the baby is born. However, a recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Adelaide's Robinson Research Institute shows that women who have a particularly poor diet before they ...

May 22, 2014 12:46 PM EDT

'Can-Do' Attitude Helps Determine how much Weight Women will Lose After Pregnancy

How a woman feelings following childbirth can help determine how much excess weight-if any-that she'll hold onto, according to researchers at Michigan State University in Lansing, Mich.

May 20, 2014 03:00 PM EDT

Use of Antidepressants during Pregnancy may Increase Risk of Malformations in Newborns

Mothers-to-be on antidepressants may increase their child's risk for certain health issues, including Chiari type 1 malformations.

May 19, 2014 07:51 AM EDT

Mom's Poor Sleep During Late Stage Pregnancy Can Impact Baby's Weight

Researchers have discovered the poor-quality sleep during the third trimester of pregnancy can increase the odds of weight gain and metabolic abnormalities in offspring once they research adulthood.

May 16, 2014 11:19 AM EDT

Sleep in Third-Trimester may Affect Child's Weight Gain in Adulthood

Adequate rest plays a critical role in our overall health. Particularly for pregnant women, sleep can even influence the health of their baby as he or she reaches adulthood.

May 11, 2014 09:16 PM EDT

Ohio Woman Gives Birth to Rare Set of Monoamniotic Twins

Sarah Thistlewhistle celebrated an early Mother's Day when her twin daughters were born Friday in Ohio. But what makes her two new daughters--Jenna and Jillian--extra special is that they are also a rare set of monoamniotic or "mono mono" identical twins. In other words, this means that the two shar...

May 10, 2014 02:39 PM EDT

More Women having their First Child after the Age of 35

A recent study shows that more women may be having children later in life, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) National Center for Health Statistics. In fact, findings showed that the number of women 35 and older having their first child has increased by more tha...

May 09, 2014 07:13 PM EDT

Some Hospitals Perform too Many C-Sections: Consumer Reports

Though many Cesarean sections (C-sections) are often performed in high-risk instances, a recent study conducted by Consumer Reports shows that many are performed in low-risk cases.

May 06, 2014 11:45 AM EDT

Teen Pregnancy Rates Drop by 50 Percent in U.S.

A recent report shows that rates of teenage pregnancy and even abortion have plummeted in every state and even among racial and ethnic groups.

Apr 23, 2014 11:22 AM EDT

Traumatic Stressors May Trigger Neurological Disorders in Unborn Children

Pregnant mothers may want to be more careful when it comes to what they're exposed to. Scientists have found that when mothers are exposed to trauma, illness, alcohol or drugs, these stressor may activate a single molecular trigger in the brain cells and activate psychiatric conditions.