For decades, scientists have struggled to study this moment in humans because of ethical restrictions and limited access to ...

A randomized controlled trial of 5,018 women has found that a simple blood test, when paired with targeted interventions, can significantly reduce the risk of preterm birth and improve outcomes for ...

Doctors explain why taking folic acid before pregnancy matters, how folate status affects fertility, and when to start ...

Doctors in Brazil discover and confirm that a woman has blood with male chromosomes, a rare case of human chimerism.

A Brazilian woman’s routine post-miscarriage tests led to a rare genetic revelation that surprised doctors and adds to our ...

An MRI confirmed a complete abdominal ectopic pregnancy and that Lopez's uterus was empty. The baby was sitting in the ...

Globally, NIPT is seeing increasing uptake across hospitals and diagnostic laboratories as demand for safer, early fetal screening rise and prenatal care pathways continue to evolve globally helping ...

If you're taking a home pregnancy test, you want reliable results. But how much do you really need to pay for peace of mind? When you're buying pregnancy tests, there are a few small but notable ...

Ectopic pregnancies are rare but very serious, and you may not hear about them until you (or someone you know) experience one.

Victoria Glass had long dreamed of becoming a mom. Then, at 10 weeks pregnant, a routine prenatal test revealed unusual DNA ...

Australian researchers have identified premature placental ageing as a key factor behind some stillbirths, opening the door ...

Backers claim the tests can predict a child’s risk of autism using a strand of hair or a mother’s blood, but critics say they are not ready for the market.