Contracting a viral infection during pregnancy could lead to an autism diagnosis for the child, new research on mice finds. Irene Sanchez Martin, a postdoctoral researcher at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory on Long Island, said mouse embryos may show signs of developmental deficits soon after their mother is exposed to a virus. “The model we … Read more
A new mom followed ”postpartum confinement” — being fed and looked after by her mother-in-law and not showering for a month so she could “rest.” Samantha Lee, 28, was told about her husband’s, Aloysius Lee, 27, family tradition of confinement and decided she wanted to follow it after falling pregnant. Postpartum confinement is a traditional … Read more
A photo of a woman eating a burger in hospital after giving birth has sparked “outrage” over claims the intimate snap promotes unhealthy eating habits. But the criticism of the image, which features as part of a new Burger King advert starring real women in the UK, has been widely condemned – with many claiming … Read more
An expectant mother grabbed a healthy lunch on her way to the hospital — and had her newborn taken away as a result. The dystopian saga unfolded after Susan Horton, a stay-at-home mom from Northern California, squeezed in a few bites of pre-made salad from Costco as she prepared to give birth to her fifth child … Read more
Babies conceived via assisted reproductive technology, such as in vitro fertilization, have a 36% higher risk of developing a major heart defect than children conceived naturally, a new study finds. Still, heart defects are relatively rare. The study authors found them in 1.15% of naturally conceived babies and 1.84% of babies born after assisted reproduction. … Read more
Perhaps Mucinex’s mascot should be a stork? Women have taken to social media to claim that taking Mucinex, a popular cold and flu medication, has helped them get pregnant. “I took Mucinex 30 minutes before baby-dancing,” TikTok user Amanda MacGibbon shared in March. She said she also took the antioxidant supplement coenzyme Q10 and the … Read more
It wasn’t the reveal she wanted. “Selling Sunset” star and real estate agent Mary Bonnet, 44, claimed the show’s producers made her wait to find out whether she was pregnant. In her new memoir “Selling Sunshine,” Bonnet details how, after a trip to Bali with her husband, Romain Bonnet, she had a “strong hunch” that … Read more
Selena Gomez has a succinct response to anyone criticizing her for being open and vulnerable about her personal struggles: “f—k off.” The “Only Murders in the Building” star, 32, delivered her powerful message at a Women in Film dinner in Beverly Hills on Thursday night, a little over a week after she revealed that she … Read more
Jessie* is a nurse who works in a hospital on an overnight shift. She has a co-worker in her unit who is heavily pregnant and is about to go on maternity leave. “She’s nice, but pretty lazy,” Jessie admits to Reddit’s AITA forum. “Some of my other coworkers thought throwing her a baby shower before she goes on … Read more
Lilly* was enjoying a girls’ night at a friend’s house when her baby decided to arrive – not in an Uber, but via her vagina. Lilly unexpectedly gave birth on her friend Ella’s sofa, and learned the first rule of parenting; kids are often selfish with their timing. EMTs were called to oversee the delivery, and everything went smoothly. But, … Read more
They’ve got a lot of condom-fidence in their product. A posh prophylactic brand is so certain you’ll have the best sex of your life using their rubbers, they’ve announced a money-back guarantee. SKYN, maker of non-latex sheaths, has announced the offer specifically for their Supreme Feel condoms — said to be the world’s thinnest and … Read more
A bride has taken to Reddit to rant about her pregnant sister, who is also her maid of honor, after she asked if she could move her wedding date. “My sister Ella and I have always been close growing up, despite her being three years older,” she explained to the forum. “We’ve always been best friends, I was her MOH and … Read more
It’s the sweetest itch. “Jersey Shore: Family Vacation” star Samantha “Sammi Sweetheart” Giancola wants a baby — and she described her deeply personal IVF journey to The Post in an exclusive interview. The 37-year-old got engaged in March and has spent the last year undergoing in-vitro fertilization treatments, which will be a focus of Part 2 … Read more
A distraught mum has been left in a state of permanent confusion after hospital staff mixed up her twins, leaving her unsure which baby is which. Saffron Crisp had carefully chosen the names of her twin girls well before they were born but her best laid plans were turned upside down when the midwives pulled … Read more
Selena Gomez revealed that she cannot carry children. The actress and singer, 32, revealed in an interview with Vanity Fair published Monday that her “medical issues” have prevented her from having a safe pregnancy. “I haven’t ever said this, but I unfortunately can’t carry my own children,” Gomez shared. Selena Gomez on the cover of … Read more
Congratulations are in order for USWNT star Alex Morgan. The San Diego Wave FC striker announced she and husband Servando Carrasco are expecting their second child in a video revealing she is retiring from soccer on Thursday. “This is also not the retirement video I expected when I initially thought I was going to do … Read more
In cod they trust. Eating fish while pregnant may reduce the likelihood the child is diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder by 20%, a new study finds. Taking fish oil supplements did not produce the same result. “This study provides yet more evidence for the safety and benefit of regular fish consumption during pregnancy,” said … Read more
I was lying in bed with my husband recently when he said something that cut me to the core. I had my top off as I normally do to sleep, and he made a joke about my deflated post-baby boobs. “I’ll have to call you my pirate with the shrunken chest,” he said, laughing. “A combination of sadness and … Read more
It’s a … mistake! A new study conducted by BabyCenter revealed that nearly one in 10 parents say they wish they had chosen a different name for their child. Out of the 450 respondents, one mom revealed on the parenting site that she has “major regret” naming her daughter Cleo. The survey shows 1 in … Read more
Jessie* is a nurse who works in a hospital on an overnight shift. She has a coworker in her unit who is heavily pregnant and is about to go on maternity leave. “She’s nice, but pretty lazy,” Jessie admits to Reddit’s AITA forum. “Some of my other coworkers thought throwing her a baby shower before she goes on … Read more