After an embryo transfer, every twinge, spot of blood, or sudden wave of fatigue can feel like a clue. The truth is, early signs of implantation are subtle and easily confused with pre-menstrual ...

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

Abdullah, E.M. (2026) Intracranial Hypertension as an Initial Presentation of Polycythemia Vera: A Case Report. Open Journal ...

As if pregnancy wasn’t challenging enough, there’s a new risk to worry about. A new report found that this pregnancy-related health condition has been on the rise over the last decade, and it comes ...

Each week, Live Science highlights an intriguing case report from the medical literature, where we explore unusual symptoms, ...

Wendy Wisner is a journalist and international board certified lactation consultant (IBCLC). She has written about all things pregnancy, maternal/child health, parenting, and general health and ...

Expecting twins is both exciting and overwhelming, it’s surprising how many extra things there are to think about when you’re carrying two babies. While the only definitive way to confirm a twin ...

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 ...

Elizabeth Simms was 27 years old and about 31 weeks pregnant when she suddenly noticed the first signs of what turned out to be a life-threatening medical emergency. She had woken up one morning in ...

Morning sickness isn’t just random misery—it’s a biological defense system shaped by evolution to protect the fetus. By linking immune responses to nausea and food aversions, UCLA researchers show ...