Tokophobia: Here's Why Some People Are Extremely Scared of Childbirth

MEDICINE & HEALTH 12.29.2023 05:00 AM

While the idea of giving birth could be anxiety-inducing for some, others may harbor an extreme fear of childbirth. Read to learn more.

Baby Develops Outside the Womb and Delivered Surgically at 29 Weeks: How Often Does This Happen?

12.21.2023 05:06 AM

Rarely, a baby developed outside the uterus for 29 weeks, challenging the typical location for ectopic pregnancies in fallopian tubes. Check out more details in this article.

Morning Sickness Key Cause May Have Been Discovered by Scientists, Fuelling Potential Treatment Developments

12.17.2023 00:16 AM

Scientists have discovered the role of a particular hormone in morning sickness typically experienced by pregnant individuals. Read to learn more.

Bowel Baby? Woman's Stomach Cramps Surprisingly Turns Out To Be Growing Fetus in Rare Ectopic Pregnancy Case

12.13.2023 22:19 PM

The woman's pregnant condition was a rare case of an abdominal ectopic pregnancy. Read to learn more.

Postpartum Depression: When Does It Start? How Long Does It Last?

11.15.2023 23:08 PM

Postpartum depression is a type of clinical depression that begins after the birth of a baby. Read to learn more.

Getting Pregnant in Space? Scientists Investigate Possibilities of Pregnancy, Giving Birth to Babies Outside of Earth

11.14.2023 21:19 PM

Edbert Edelbroek, the CEO of Spaceborn United that plans to help support the conception and birth of humans in outer space, notes that for humans to reach the stars, it is necessary to find how humanity can reproduce there. Read to learn more.

Hyperemesis Gravidarum Explained: What Causes Extreme Morning Sickness in Women?

11.09.2023 08:40 AM

During pregnancy, some women experience an extreme form of morning sickness called hyperemesis gravidarum which causes severe nausea and vomiting. Learn more about this condition in this article.

Combined Oral Contraceptive Pills Cause Negative Mental Side Effects in Women That Are ‘Rarely Addressed’ [Study]

11.07.2023 03:51 AM

Combined oral contraceptive pills impair the women's brains. Continue reading to learn more. (Photo: Wikimedia Commons/Béria Lima de Rodríguez ) Combined Oral Contraceptive Pills Cause Negative Mental Side Effects in Women That Are 'Rarely Addressed' [Study] Women are vulnerable to hormonal changes during menstrual cycle and pregnancy.

Can You Ovulate While Pregnant? Why Conception Is Still Possible Even During Pregnancy?

10.30.2023 10:00 AM

Ovulation should stop when one is already pregnant but in some cases it still occurs paving the way for another pregnancy. Continue reading to learn more.

Organ Displacement During Pregnancy: How Does a Woman's Body Shift To Make Room For a Growing Baby?

10.06.2023 06:07 AM

While the uterus is lemon-sized before pregnancy, it can stretch to become watermelon-sized by the third trimester. Read to learn more.

How Motherhood Changes You Permanently? Pregnancy Hormones Remodel Specific Neurons in Brain [Study]

10.06.2023 05:00 AM

Motherhood alters you forever because pregnancy hormones tweak some neurons in your brain. Continue reading to learn the details.

Is 38 Weeks Full Term? When Is It Considered Safe To Give Birth?

09.28.2023 11:00 AM

A pregnancy is considered full term at 40 weeks, but some women deliver a few weeks earlier. Learn more about the safe time to give birth in this article.

Pregnant Woman’s Unusual Cough Turns Out To Be Cancer

09.24.2023 00:10 AM

She underwent surgery after giving birth and was diagnosed with lymphoma cancer. Read to learn more.

Heat Wave Increases Life-Threatening Complications in Labor for Pregnant Individuals, Especially Those Exposed to Prolonged High Temperatures

09.11.2023 03:17 AM

Heat wave elevates pregnancy health risks, especially among low-income individuals, increasing the likelihood of severe ailments. Continue reading to learn more.

Lab-Grown Human Embryos Developed as Models Bearing Features of Typical 2-Week-Olds

09.07.2023 00:59 AM

Though the lab-grown human embryos are not identical to actual live ones, they could serve as models that open various possibilities for further research on human embryonic development. Read to learn more.

Women Who Conceive Through Fertility Treatments Have Higher Chances of Suffering a Stroke. Study Reveals

09.01.2023 00:08 AM

The stroke risk for women who conceived through fertility treatments was found to be higher compared to those who conceived naturally. Read to learn more.

Yolk Sac Cell Serves Multiorgan Functions During Early Human Development, Study Reveals

08.18.2023 04:00 AM

Experts finally unveiled the role played by the yolk sac in human development which used to be limited by reliance on nonhuman model systems. Learn more about their findings in this article.

How Many Pregnancies End in Miscarriage?

08.08.2023 10:15 AM

There are studies that suggest that more than 30% of pregnancies end in miscarriage, with several cases taking place even before awareness of the pregnancy. Read to learn more.

Always Feeling Tired Even With Enough Sleep? Here Are 10 Reasons Why the Body May Not Be In Sync With Its Circadian Rhythm

08.02.2023 09:59 AM

Feeling fatigue is common and can result from lack of sleep, illness, or health conditions. Explore 10 possible causes of always feeling tired in this article.

Human Gestation Period: Week-by-Week Explanation of Fetal Development During Pregnancy

08.01.2023 10:56 AM

Check out this article to learn about human gestation period, including terms like gestational age and gestational diabetes, to expectant mothers.

Genetic Imprinting: Unborn Babies Use Gene From Dad To Trick Mom’s Body, Divert Nutrients to Fetus

07.17.2023 10:00 AM

Unborn babies use a gene inherited from their dads to convince pregnant moms' bodies to deliver more nutrients to growing fetuses. Continue reading to learn more.