Pregnancy : Science World Report

Apr 09, 2015 04:15 PM EDT

Exercise During Pregnancy Is More Beneficial For Baby Boys

Pregnancy is an important time to keep up with an exercise routine. Yet did you know that exercise may be more beneficial for baby boys more than girls?

Apr 01, 2015 07:17 PM EDT

Female Embryos Are More Likely To Die Off During First Trimester

Previous research has suggested that male embryos are more likely to die off during pregnancy. Now, new findings published in the journal of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) have found new evidence that change the perspective on that.

Feb 11, 2015 02:38 PM EST

Exercise Ball Reduces Labor Duration For Women Who Receive An Epidural

Women who've given birth can tell you--the process is quite painful. That might be why a majority of mothers-to-be opt for an epidural. This medication that's delivered through a catheter can significantly reduce labor pains. However, it can also greatly increase the duration of the birthing process...

Feb 09, 2015 03:56 PM EST

Newborn Girl In China Suffered From The Rare Condition Fetus In Fetu

A newborn girl in China was born "pregnant" with twins, due to an extremely rare condition known as fetus in fetu. It's estimated that this has only happened about 200 times in the history of documentation or less than 1 in 500,000 births.

Feb 01, 2015 10:17 PM EST

A Healthy Pregnancy Is Essential, Especially For Preventing Childhood Obesity

Researchers at University of Southampton have found that a child's early environment right before and after birth could ultimately determine a higher risk of obesity later in life.

Dec 27, 2014 06:28 PM EST

Mother Gives Birth To Triplets On Christmas

Twenty-five-year-old Pennsylvania mother Courtney Stash welcomed babies Eoin, Claire and Averee on Christmas day. The babies who were born around 10:35 a.m., weighing in at around 4 pounds.

Dec 19, 2014 07:24 PM EST

Could Early Exposure To Antidepressants Increase Anxiety Risk In Future Offspring?

Statistics show that around 15 percent of women in the United States suffer from anxiety disorders and depression during pregnancy. During this time, they may be prescribed antidepressants to help out. However, very little is known about the exposure to these medications and how it might affect futu...

Nov 24, 2014 11:07 AM EST

Anti-HIV Medications May Harm The Heart Of Your Future Child

Recent findings published in the journal AIDS show that drugs used to treat HIV-positive pregnant women can be particularly dangerous for infants.

Nov 17, 2014 07:06 PM EST

Women's Fertility Linked to Natural Antioxidant

A women's fertility may be linked to the natural antioxidant selenium.

Oct 06, 2014 07:10 PM EDT

Fetal BPA Exposures Increases Risk of Reduced Lung Function

Pregnant women who are exposed to bisphenoal A (BPA), a chemical that's commonly found in plastics, are at an increased risk of having children with several mental health problems, including slow development and behavioral issues, according to recent findings published in the journal JAMA Pediatrics

Oct 01, 2014 04:12 PM EDT

Smoking In Pregnant Women Could Harm Fertility Of Future Offspring

Smoking during pregnancy has been linked to low-birth weight and other health issues for the future child. Yet now recent findings published in the journal Human Reproduction show that pregnant or breast feeding mothers-to-be who smoke could also harm their future child's fertility.

Sep 24, 2014 01:43 AM EDT

Pregnant Women Show High Immune Response To The Flu

Despite previous findings that during pregnancy, a mother-to-be's immune response is weaker than normal, recent research suggests that the opposite is true. In particular, researchers have actually found that pregnant women build up an unusually strong immune response to the flu, otherwise known as ...