As anyone who experiences it knows, pregnancy vastly transforms the body – and now we have the most detailed picture yet of how it affects the blood, organs and immune system on a weekly basis. This ...

It’s National Eating Disorder Awareness Week, a time to shine a light on an issue that impacts millions but is often misunderstood—especially when it comes to motherhood. Pregnancy and postpartum are ...

When a positive line appears on the pregnancy test, most people understand their body will start changing. But aside from a growing belly, breast changes during pregnancy are also expected as your ...

"What's my size now?" Source: Dedraw Studio/Shutterstock Pregnancy is often celebrated as a transformative and joyful journey, but for individuals with body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), it can be a ...

Medically reviewed by Kiarra King, M.D. Pregnancy hormones are amazing and, at times, mysterious things. These powerful chemicals don’t just help your body grow a baby; they also influence your ...

Researchers from the University of California – Santa Barbara for the first time show how hormonal shifts alter the brain throughout pregnancy, including changes to the amount of white and gray matter ...

Among the most upsetting phrases to hear during pregnancy, “Just wait” reigned supreme as my least favorite. “You think you’re tired now? Just wait,” they said. “You don’t have time to tackle your ...

In 2022, American track and field legend Allyson Felix announced that her running shoe brand Saysh would institute an unusual return policy. It stated that if you had purchased a pair of sneakers and ...

Share on Pinterest New research shows exactly what happens to the brain during pregnancy. The question is: What does this mean for the pregnant person? Image credit: Studio Firma/Stocksy. The female ...