Hormones coordinate different body functions by carrying messages through the bloodstream to target cells and tissues. Hormonal imbalances occur through inadequate or excess hormone synthesis, which ...

Medically reviewed by Kiarra King, M.D. Pregnancy hormones are amazing and, at times, mysterious things. These powerful chemicals don’t just help your body grow a baby; they also influence your ...

Research led by the University of Cambridge has found the first clear evidence that the "good" gut bacteria Bifidobacterium ...

For the first time, scientists have observed the brain throughout the pregnancy timeline, from pre-conception to postpartum. Using precision brain imaging, researchers were able to map neuroatomical ...

When women are pregnant and nurse their babies, their bodies change and various organs, such as the breasts or the immune system, are adapted to ensure the health of both mother and child. This ...

Researchers explore how ovarian phenotypes affect ovarian function and lifespan, leading to complications in pregnancy ...

The extent to which women experience morning sickness can vary, and those with extreme nausea and vomiting during pregnancy often face stigma when trying to receive care. While the condition is ...

Most people who become pregnant spend at least a little time feeling nauseous—but the cause, like many basic biological facts about pregnancy, has been elusive. In a small subset of pregnancies, ...