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Pregnancy involves radical hormone surges and biological adaptations. However, the effects of pregnancy on the human brain are virtually unknown. Here we show, using a prospective ('pre'-'post' ...

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Differentiating between early pregnancy and premenstrual symptoms can be challenging. Here are the top early pregnancy symptoms to look out for if you think that you may be expecting. Jessica Rendall ...

The days (or weeks or months) of wondering if you are pregnant can feel like some of the longest of your life. There are a lot of emotions that come with anticipating pregnancy, and with good reason — ...

In the journal JAMA Network Open, ECHO Cohort Consortium researchers reported a negative association between weekly prenatal ...

Pregnancy affects all parts of life — it heavily changes your routines, your diet, and your body, but lesser known is how much it can affect your skin care. Not only can your skin concerns change when ...

Black Illinoisians had the highest rate of maternal mortality at 78 deaths per 100,000 live births. The report found discrimination was present in 74% of the deaths related to Black pregnancies, ...

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