Latest about Fertility, Pregnancy & Birth
Is a 'fetal heartbeat' really a heartbeat at 6 weeks?
What exactly do we mean when we talk about a "fetal heartbeat" at six weeks of pregnancy?
What is an abortion?
An abortion is the early termination of a pregnancy, which can happen spontaneously, as in the case of a miscarriage, or by medical or surgical means.
Do Fetuses Feel Pain? What the Science Says
What scientists know about fetal pain.
What's the youngest age that a person can get pregnant and give birth?
Pregnancy is possible from the start of ovulation.
Are 'home remedies' for abortion safe? (Experts say no.)
"There is no 'natural abortifacient' that is safe and effective," an expert said.
Texas woman gives birth to rare set of twins conceived one week apart. How is this possible?
This phenomenon is called "superfetation."
Why can't babies drink cow's milk?
Milk isn't the same across species. Here's the science of why babies shouldn't drink cow's milk until they're older.
No, scientists didn't discover the cause of SIDS. Here's what they did find.
The results of the study were initially overstated on social media.
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