Pregnancy

This mom tried something wild at 40 weeks to induce labor—and spoiler: it worked

At 40 weeks pregnant, many moms are searching for anything—anything—to get labor going.

Spicing up your pregnancy: How chili may lower gestational diabetes risk

Recent research suggests that incorporating chili into your diet might offer unexpected benefits, particularly in reducing the risk of gestational diabetes.

Two best friends, one big surprise—and their due dates are just 15 days apart

The video, posted by @kamryn.law, shows two friends on the beach as one shares her big pregnancy news—only to discover that her bestie is ALSO pregnant.

The UK just gave moms miscarriage leave—why doesn’t the U.S. do the same?

A new policy will soon guarantee parents two weeks of paid bereavement leave after a miscarriage

Lauren & Arie Luyendyk expecting fourth baby after vasectomy reversal: ‘Our last missing piece’

"Our last missing piece," Lauren and Arie captioned their Instagram post, "coming this September."

Mom-to-be bans husband from prenatal visits—after he crossed this line

Every time they left a doctor’s appointment, he would play a game with the car, slowly pulling forward and reversing while she tried to get in.

Snoop Dogg’s daughter gives birth at 25 weeks—her story highlights a serious pregnancy complication

"The princess arrived at 6 months. I’ve cried and cried, I’ve compared and compared, blaming myself because I wasn’t able to give her all that she needed."

How pregnancy diet influences a baby’s taste preferences

New research suggests that babies can “taste” flavors in the womb...

Protect your family from wildfire smoke: What parents and pregnant people need to know

While most research has focused on general air pollution, emerging studies indicate that wildfire smoke can have similar health effects.

This viral TikTok just flipped the script on pregnancy prep—and it makes a lot of sense

A TikTok from @maya.and.hunter is sparking an important conversation about preconception health—and this time, the focus is on men.

Iron infusions: A new global standard for boosting pregnancy outcomes?

A groundbreaking study has revealed that a single iron infusion during the third trimester can significantly reduce anemia in pregnant women

Kylie Kelce keeps it real: Pregnancy is ‘zero out of 10, don’t recommend’

Kylie Kelce, the wife of NFL star Jason Kelce and host of…

This is how pregnancy transforms the brain, according to a new study

The changes in the maternal brain during pregnancy are no accident—they’re deeply rooted in evolution, serving one critical purpose: the survival of your baby.

Can dogs sense you’re pregnant? Here’s what science and pet experts say

While scientific evidence is still limited, many dog owners believe their furry companions sensed something was different as they approached or went through pregnancy.

This couple couldn’t get pregnant—until a viral TikTok changed everything

Amanda Lacommare and her husband, Leonardo, tried everything for three years to…

7 months pregnant on the campaign trail: How motherhood has changed the way I view politics

Yasmeen Abutaleb is a White House reporter for The Washington Post who…

If you didn’t experience “pregnancy glow”, you are not alone

Some of us do, but many others keep waiting in vain.

Sometimes pregnancy is the worst, so let’s stop romanticizing it

Because not every woman has a “perfect” pregnancy.

To the mama who doesn’t think she’s ready for two under two

You are stronger than you know.

Navigating pregnancy loss after the loss of my mother 

I worked through the emotions of that miscarriage by telling myself that whoever that little baby was, he or she is up there baking cookies and gardening while my mom is telling them all about me.