A new AIHW study found almost one in three Australian women giving birth in 2022 had experienced at least one miscarriage, highlighting the prevalence of pregnancy loss. Experts warn data gaps mean the unique needs of young people, who often face dismissive attitudes, are not being addressed.
Court testimony in Los Angeles revealed messages alleging Celeste Rivas Hernandez had been pregnant and had an abortion before her death. Prosecutors also presented texts, photos and DNA evidence they say link D4vd to the killing and sexual abuse charges.
A South Korean appeals court acquitted a woman, identified as Kwon, previously convicted of murdering a baby delivered after a 36-week pregnancy termination attempt. The case, which saw two doctors' murder convictions upheld, highlights the legal vacuum in South Korea's abortion laws since decriminalization in 2019.
Jenitar Na’amoana, a 34-year-old Brisbane woman, has given birth to naturally conceived, identical quadruplets via C-section at Royal Brisbane and Women’s hospital. This "one in 15 million" pregnancy is believed to be an Australian first, making her a mother of eight.
Jenitar Na'amoana, 34, has given birth to rare, naturally-conceived identical quadruplet girls at 28 weeks and four days at Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital. The monozygotic quadruplets, sharing the same placenta, are an "unheard of" occurrence, estimated at one in 15 million pregnancies.
Women are increasingly using fitness trackers, such as Oura rings, to detect early signs of pregnancy and miscarriage, often before traditional tests. While offering early insights, this trend is also leading to significant anxiety and obsession with data, prompting experts to caution about reliability and the need for more research.
A study from Amsterdam University Medical Center reveals that a second pregnancy alters a woman's brain differently than a first. Changes shift from self-reflection networks to attention and sensory processing, aiding in caring for multiple children. The research also links brain changes to maternal bonding and peripartum depression.
The Trump administration abruptly canceled $66 million in Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program grants, affecting dozens of organizations nationwide. Grantees, who had adapted curricula to meet previous federal requirements, were stunned by the immediate termination, citing "misalignment with agency priority, specifically normalizing sexual activity for minors."
A Nashik Road Court granted bail to the main accused woman in an alleged sexual harassment and religious conversion case at TCS Nashik, citing her pregnancy. The co-accused was denied bail, with the prosecution arguing evidence of assault and conversion attempts, including giving the victim an Islamic book and burqa.
The author reflects on the physical pain and visceral experience of abortion, contrasting it with abstract political and feminist discourse. Drawing on historical accounts, the piece highlights how the particularity of individual experiences is often lost in broader debates, especially in light of recent reproductive rights rollbacks.
A large study in Hong Kong analyzed over 700,000 mother-child pairs and found no link between prenatal acetaminophen (Tylenol) use and autism or ADHD. The sibling-matched design controlled for genetic and environmental factors, refuting claims made by President Trump and Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Liverpool's Cody Gakpo and partner Noa van der Bij announce the loss of their unborn son, Elijah Raphael Gakpo, during the FIFA World Cup 2026, asking for privacy as Gakpo continues with the Netherlands squad.
US Second Lady Usha Vance and VP JD Vance used her $8.75 Old Navy maternity dress to mock a NYT column analyzing its "political symbolism," framing the exchange as a statement on fiscal restraint and working-class values.
A comprehensive review of IVF add-ons found most lack reliable evidence of effectiveness, offering false hope and financial strain to patients. Only three showed weak evidence of possible benefit.
Northern Ireland has launched a Baby Loss Certificate scheme for parents experiencing pregnancy loss before 24 weeks. The scheme, introduced by the Department of Finance, aims to formally recognize these losses and offer comfort to bereaved parents, as there was previously no formal acknowledgment for such events.
The ICC has launched new 'Return to Play Post-Pregnancy Guidelines' to support female cricketers resuming careers after childbirth. The framework, featuring a '6 Rs' model, aims to provide flexible schedules, childcare support, and travel assistance, ensuring players don't have to choose between motherhood and sport.
Actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu is confirmed to be pregnant, with her spokesperson revealing the baby is due in December 2026. The news emerged after photos of her with a visible baby bump at a film celebration went viral. Samantha and filmmaker Raj Nidimoru married in December last year.
An inquest is examining the death of Stacey Warnecke, 30, from a postpartum hemorrhage. She died after choosing a "freebirth" supported by an unqualified "birthkeeper," Emily Lal, who allegedly downplayed symptoms and delayed calling an ambulance. Experts state Warnecke's death was preventable with medical intervention.
A Danish study of nearly half a million pregnancies suggests that bending forward and walking extensively at work in early pregnancy may increase miscarriage risk. Each extra hour of forward bending was linked to a 36% higher risk, and each hour of walking to an 18% higher risk.
Scientists have developed a new non-invasive maternal blood test, NIFS, capable of detecting thousands of serious genetic conditions in a fetus. This advanced sequencing technique identifies fetal DNA fragments in the mother's blood, potentially replacing invasive procedures like amniocentesis and offering earlier diagnosis for a wider range of disorders.
Aubrey Plaza's pregnancy announcement has ignited a debate about how society judges grief and new relationships differently based on gender, with experts emphasizing that mourning is a personal process.
A resurfaced 2017 video of YouTuber Jesse Ridgway portraying a character with Down syndrome has sparked controversy following his recent announcement of terminating a pregnancy due to the diagnosis. Critics deem the portrayal offensive, while Ridgway previously defended it as part of a fictional storyline.
YouTuber Jesse Ridgway shared an emotional update about his family's decision to terminate a pregnancy after their unborn baby was diagnosed with Down syndrome. He detailed the challenges and health concerns that led to the difficult choice, thanking fans for their support.
A new study suggests that pregnant women taking higher doses of Vitamin D3 may lead to slight improvements in children's verbal and visual memory and cognitive flexibility by age 10. However, researchers emphasize the effects are modest and do not boost general intelligence.
