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Melissa Skala receives funding from the National Institutes of Health and the National Science Foundation. Kristin Myers receives funding from the National Institutes of Health, the National Science ...

An ectopic pregnancy happens when a fertilized egg implants somewhere other than inside the uterus. The egg is supposed to travel down the fallopian tube and embed itself into the uterine wall where ...

Share on Pinterest New research shows exactly what happens to the brain during pregnancy. The question is: What does this mean for the pregnant person? Image credit: Studio Firma/Stocksy. The female ...

For nine months, the life of an expectant mother is filled with decisions. Very important decisions. Who will be your obstetrician? What will your birth plan be? How long will you go on maternity ...

Scientists have grown 'mini-placentas' in the lab and used them to shed light on how the placenta develops and interacts with the inner lining of the womb -- findings that could help scientists better ...

The scariest part of pregnancy isn't always the birth, it's the quiet fear of disappearing in the process. Pregnancy can be beautiful, but many women carry silent fears behind their smiles and baby ...