Researchers suggested that the decrease in fear memory in pregnant individuals may serve an adaptive purpose.

The truth is pregnancy causes some surprising long-term changes to your body, regardless of whether you’re a celebrity or a soccer mom. And that’s not necessarily a bad thing.  Dr. Shazia Malik, a ...

Childbirth depends not just on hormones, but on the uterus’s ability to sense physical force. Scientists found that pressure and stretch sensors in uterine muscles and surrounding nerves work together ...

Women’s pelvises have become narrower over the past 150 years, according to a study of over 8000 people from three countries. There are many factors at play, but whatever the ultimate cause, it is the ...

Early pregnancy bleeding can be scary, but it’s often more common and less dangerous than people realize. Learn what’s normal, what’s not, and when to reach out for care.

Recently, my sister gave birth. Even though it's hard to describe a pain you haven't felt, you can see it clearly, as I did that day. Each experience was unique, but one undeniable truth emerged: ...

Feeling a little nervous about pushing your little bundle out into the world? You’re not alone. It’s completely normal to have some anxiety about giving birth, and most moms-to-be experience ...