You shouldn't have smiled, seeing this headline. In fact, the mission of the pregnant woman's brain is the most noble one: it only remembers what it really needs at this period of the future mother's life. Full story

The researchers have found that omega-3 fatty acids, which are contained in salmon, mackerel, tuna, walnuts, pumpkin seeds and flax seeds, force the gastrointestinal tract develop in such a way as to activate the immune system. Full story

During pregnancy, there will be a point when a woman will need special clothing to accommodate her growing baby bump. In the early months of pregnancy, these clothes are of course not needed as a woman’s normal clothes will fit, but be a bit snug. Generally into the second trimester, pregnant women will need maternity clothes. Many women wonder what kind of clothing item ... Full story

The researchers at the University of Nottingham have discovered that non-smoking pregnant women who inhale tobacco smoke have a greater likelihood that their child will be stillborn or will have birth defects. Full story

Water births as means of labor pain reduction have become very popular lately. Singing is the newest method of labor pain relief. A new theory states that the strength of vocal cords can help reduce labor pain. Full story

The way this unborn baby was kicking and twisting inside the mother makes one think of an alien fetus that means to get outside right through her stomach wall – or so it seems when one watches this one and half minute clip showing a French woman who is about to give birth undergoing a bout of stomach-quake.... Full story

Artificially sweetened drinks are advertised as a salubrious alternative to sugar-sweetened soft drinks, but they may boost the risk of giving birth to the child prematurely if the mother-to-be indulges in them, a recent study informs. Full story

Finding out that you are pregnant is a very special feeling for the woman and the whole family. The signs of pregnancy are joyous as well, although they bring in a lot of worries. Full story

Pregnancy rumors around Penelope Cruz and Javier Bardem reignited again. The rumors were fueled by Magaly Solier, a Peruvian actress and Penelope's close friend. Full story

Although scientists have already proved the advantageous influence of prenatal supplements on expectant mothers (most beneficial for ones in developing countries), it appears that unnecessary pill-taking late during the pregnancy may lead to undesirable results. Full story

Abdominal pain during pregnancy is always frightening to women. That’s why pregnant women should continuously consult their obstetrician or gynecologist who could identify the causes of abdominal pain and take action to eliminate it if necessary. Full story

Australian researchers dismissed a silly non-scientific assumption that women literally "can't be sensible during pregnancy and early motherhood". Full story

Women who drink milk during pregnancy reduce the risk of multiple sclerosis in their children, according to neurologists at the Harvard School of Public Health in Boston. Full story

Traveling during pregnancy can be challenging. With baggage rooms, overcrowded airport waiting rooms and having to sit twisted in uncomfortable seats, you can lose your interest in going anywhere. To avoid discomfort, you have to follow some precautions. Full story

No sooner than all news agencies had reported a triumphant comeback of the 90-s iconic model Claudia Schiffer that she brought another surprise. She recently confirmed being pregnant with the third child, according to the UK newspaper Grazia. Full story

As a rule ultrasounds for expecting mothers – if there are no complications - are confined to two, one ultrasound test for the first and one for the second trimester, to ensure that there is no risk. More is usually regarded as unnecessary and even harmful, for the test requires withdrawing fluid from the sac around the fetus. Full story

Jill Hawkins, a British surrogate mother, never wanted to have children of her own but found that she liked being pregnant so much that she just can’t stop. Having borne seven babies, she had decided to give up on the job back in 2006 only to find that she was sorely missing the state. Full story

CareerOne initiated a new survey touching on the subject of family and career in women’s lives. It appears that working women are inclined to find family obligations obstructing their careers and interfering seriously with their promotion possibilities. Full story

Hormonal changes during pregnancy bring on plenty of psychological changes, apart from the much-talked-of mood fluctuations. A new study by British scientists published in the Hormones and Behavior reveals that pregnancy heightens women’s ability to read the expressions on people’s faces. Full story

Although nowadays the issue of dangers that taking certain drugs poses for pregnant women is often brought up, it remains a pressing one since many expectant moms continue to take medicines without giving a thought to their possible pernicious effect on the fetus. Full story

While the general belief opts for shunning exercising during pregnancy for fear of endangering the fetus, an opposite approach to that issue is growing stronger. A joint team of specialists from Polytechnic University of Madrid and the Karolinska Institute, Sweden, prove in their new study that it presents no actual danger Full story

Many expectant moms must have heard about the benefits of wearing a maternity support band. Yet deciding on the need to wear maternity support band and choosing this orthopedic garment correctly is not easy and requires your doctor's advice. Full story

Preeclampsia is a condition brought about by high blood pressure. If your blood pressure rises way beyond the normal level and doesn’t come down for some time, it can lead to convulsions, disorder in heart and kidney function in both mother and fetus; it may even result in death. Full story

A study recently published in the American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology advises pregnant women to go for ear acupuncture if they experience pain in the pelvis and in the back near the base of the backbone. This is a frequent pregnancy complaint which requires a good treatment course yet to be worked out. Full story

Some glorious day in December Gisele Bündchen, 29, is going to give birth to a girl; meanwhile she is walking about with a baby bump that has visibly grown. Saturday, October 24, was the latest she let us admire the way her child is coming on while she was having lunch in a West Village restaurant. Full story