Latest about Fertility, Pregnancy & Birth
'Red balloon' sprouts from baby's back due to birth defect
The newborn had a birth defect that left a gap in his lower spine, through which tissue pushed out and formed a giant, red, balloon-like structure.
The gut 'remodels' itself during pregnancy, study finds
The inner lining of the small intestine nearly doubles in size during pregnancy and breastfeeding, according to new research in mice and human tissue.
New mRNA injection is step forward in 'quest' to find preeclampsia cure
A new mRNA therapy tested in mice may target the root cause of the potentially fatal pregnancy disorder preeclampsia.
Migraine molecules may drive endometriosis pain. Existing drugs might help.
Pain-sensing neurons exchange signals with immune cells that drive endometriosis, sparking the pain associated with the condition, new research suggests.
Watch 1st-ever video of ovulation occurring in real-time
A new imaging technique enabled scientists to film every step of ovulation as it unfolds in mouse cells.
Scientists are working on a poop test for endometriosis
A new study suggests that endometriosis could be detected using a simple stool test, which could accelerate diagnosis rates.
Early development is inherently 'chaotic,' new atlas of mammal embryos reveals
A new "atlas" of early embryonic development in mammals suggests that the process is highly chaotic — but there is some method to the madness.
Scientists 'rejuvenate' the aged eggs of mice — is it possible in people?
Researchers have developed a method of reversing the aging process in mouse egg cells.
