For many people, a missed period is the first signal that they're pregnant. However, this often isn't the first sign of pregnancy your body gives you. From hormonal changes to swollen breasts or ...

We now know that conditions inside and outside women's and girls' bodies during the preconception, prenatal and early postnatal periods profoundly impact their offspring's development, health and ...

Many women believe that having sex during their period is completely safe when it comes to pregnancy. While the chances are ...

You cannot have a true menstrual period during pregnancy. When you conceive, ovulation stops and the uterine lining stays in place to support the developing baby, instead of breaking down and shedding ...

Medical professionals often begin counting pregnancy from the first day of a woman’s last menstrual period (LMP), which can confuse many expecting parents. The approach means the first two weeks of ...

By Dr. Liji Thomas, MD By seamlessly tracking brain growth from the womb into early life, researchers uncover when key brain regions surge and how subtle sex differences emerge before birth. Study: ...