Pregnancy, brain
In pregnancy, the brain changes in remarkable ways, a new study shows
A first-of-its-kind case study has highlighted the ways in which the brain changes throughout pregnancy, including decreases in gray matter volume, and increases in white matter.
During pregnancy, a woman's brain experiences 'profound changes,' new study finds
A new study mapped how the brain responds to rapid hormonal changes during pregnancy, which could explain a wide range of experiences that pregnant women have, according to experts.
Pregnancy transforms the brain—and some changes last forever
For the first time, scientists have observed the brain throughout the pregnancy timeline, from pre-conception to postpartum.
New study reveals changes in the brain throughout pregnancy
Emily Jacobs’ lab at UC Santa Barbara have shed light on this understudied area with the first-ever map of a human brain over the course of pregnancy.
New scans reveal how the brain re-organises during pregnancy
Changes that sweep the the human brain during pregnancy have been documented for the first time, using precise MRI scans. Scientists conducted 26 brain scans on and took blood samples from a healthy 38-year-old woman,
Scientists mapped what pregnancy really does to a mom’s brain
Instead, neuroscientists are just beginning to document how hormones drive an intricate, choreographed set of changes that may prepare and hone the brain for parenting. When neuroscientist Liz Chrastil and her husband were ready to start her family,
Pregnancy can actually shrink parts of a woman's brain, study finds!
For decades, pregnant women’s forgetfulness and ditzyness have been labelled ‘pregnancy brain’. However, a new mother’s lack of sharpness has always been attributed to lack of sleep and exhaustion, until now.
Pregnancy deaths skyrocketed in Texas
Steelers' Chris Boswell and wife Havana announce pregnancy
Boswell was the latest Steeler to announce that a baby is on the way. Earlier this month, T.J. Watt and his wife Dani took to ...
Republicans Threaten Doctors Who Fail to Provide Emergency Pregnancy Care Amid Abortion Bans
As doctors refuse to provide necessary care due to abortion bans, Ron DeSantis’ admin and Louisiana Attorney General Liz ...
'DWTS' Pro Peta Murgatroyd's 'Scary' Pregnancy Moment Mid House Move
Fans saw the moment in the couple's series, The Maks and Peta Show. The pair—who share sons Shai, seven, and Rio, one—were ...
Native Flossmoor authors who suffered pregnancy loss share history of reproductive care
Rebecca LIttle and Colleen Long were childhood friends who attended Infant Jesus of Prague and then Homewood-Flossmoor High ...
Pregnancy Apps Triggered My Eating Disorder Relapse
The way some pregnancy apps handle weight can be triggering to people with a history of disordered eating. Here's what to do ...
Liam Johns, trans activist who allowed the Observer to document pregnancy, dies at 35
Johns was undergoing dialysis for kidney failure and was on a national kidney and pancreas transplant list when he passed ...
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Deadly high blood pressure during pregnancy is on the rise
More pregnant women are being diagnosed with dangerously high blood pressure, which risks the life of the parent and child.
Walz falsely says Project 2025 calls for federal pregnancy monitoring agency
Minnesota governor and Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Walz is using the controversial conservative plan called ...