Zika Virus Builds Tunnels to Secretly Infect Cells in the Placenta
Infection with the Zika virus during pregnancy can lead to neurological disorders, fetal abnormalities, and… [Read More]
Concerns and Complications
Pregnancy Basics
Pregnancy Basics
Pregnancy Basics
How Does the Baby’s Sex Develop During Pregnancy?
Girl or boy? This is one of the most exciting questions that expectant parents ask… [Read More]
Concerns and Complications
Postpartum Basics
Pregnancy Basics
Gene Therapy Fixes Main Cause of Stillbirths and Premature Births in Guinea Pig Model
We owe the lives of billions of people on Earth to a temporary organ that… [Read More]
Concerns and Complications
Pregnancy Basics
Dreams During Pregnancy
Dreams during pregnancy are often particularly intense, emotional, and memorable—and there are both psychological and… [Read More]
Pregnancy Basics
How Does a Fetus Think in the Womb? A Look at the Early Development of Consciousness
The idea that a fetus “thinks” in the womb fascinates and preoccupies scientists, philosophers, and… [Read More]
Concerns and Complications
Pregnancy Basics
Scientists Finally Explain the Real Reason for Morning Sickness in Pregnant Women
Researchers at UCLA have discovered a link between the symptoms of “morning sickness” and the… [Read More]
