Here's all the information you need to know about month 8 of pregnancy, including symptoms, development milestones and tips for dealing with Braxton Hicks and more.

Heartburn is a common experience during pregnancy, and it can be quite uncomfortable. But there are ways to prevent it and minimize discomfort.

Childbirth depends not just on hormones, but on the uterus’s ability to sense physical force. Scientists found that pressure ...

Jenna Christie created a rather unique gift for her family's White Elephant gift exchange this year: a mug featuring the shell-shocked face of her husband moments after she gave birth in their car.

Opioid abuse during pregnancy is on the rise, new research suggests—and that’s likely to endanger both expectant mothers and their children. Researchers at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) ...

OTTAWA—Canada’s economy is on track to shrink slightly in the final quarter of 2025, with the steepest contraction in almost three years notched in October and early signs pointing to only a modest ...

COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy reduces adverse events and preterm birth risks, irrespective of the variant. Data from the Canadian Surveillance of COVID-19 in Pregnancy program showed ...

I vividly remember the day I found out I was pregnant with my daughter. I was beaming from ear to ear, excited to finally become a mom. I expected the weight gain, stretch marks, swollen ankles and ...

The Institute for Supply Management (ISM) manufacturing purchasing managers index (PMI) came in at 48.2 in November, indicating contraction in U.S. manufacturing for a ninth straight month.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Peter Bendor-Samuel is founder & executive chairman of Everest Group. Over the last two years, something unusual has happened in ...

Women with common pregnancy complications are at increased risk for cardiovascular and metabolic health problems later in life. But many patients remain unaware of the connection. By Danielle Friedman ...

Some women rush to their doctor just days after getting a positive pregnant test, but Dr. L. Joy Baker said she often sees patients for the first time just weeks or even days before they give birth.