Baby brain” isn’t the deficit it’s stereotyped to be, research suggests. Neural adaptations during pregnancy can prime ...

Many pregnancies face challenges before a woman even knows she is expecting. One reason is the embryo’s rapid growth; any disruption during this stage can affect development. During week 3, the embryo ...

As hormones surge, some brain areas shrink in what scientists say may be a fine-tuning that helps mothers bond with and care for their babies. By Pam Belluck Pam Belluck covers brain health, ...

Healthcare professionals recommend that most pregnant people have at least one ultrasound during the second trimester of pregnancy, between 18 and 22 weeks. You may have more ultrasound scans ...

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- We hear a lot about postpartum depression, but about 15% of women develop depression during pregnancy. Now researchers at the University of Pittsburgh developed a way to identify ...

When mothers exercised during pregnancy without added stress, their offspring had better glucose control, a sign of stronger ...