A Georgia woman who mistook labor pains for a bad belly ache was stunned when she went to the bathroom and popped out a bouncing baby boy, she told The Post. “I looked down in the toilet, and he is in there with water up to his ears and right under his chin, just looking … Read more
Fans of the hit sitcom “Seinfeld” may recall the episode in which Elaine (played by Julia Louis-Dreyfus) hilariously tested positive for opium after eating a muffin containing poppy seeds — which got her kicked off a work trip to Kenya. But for two pregnant women in New Jersey, the real-life repercussions of eating poppy seeds and … Read more
A West Australian teacher is urging all women to be vigilant in checking their breasts for abnormalities after an unusual symptom during her third pregnancy led to a shock diagnosis. Kate Grainger was weeks away from giving birth to her third child when she noticed her first lot of breast milk was a discolored pinkish … Read more
Philadelphia officials announced Monday they are fundraising to launch a trial program to give $1,000 monthly cash payments to expectant mothers who live in certain communities. The Philadelphia Department of Public Health aims to start the Philly Joy Bank pilot in early 2024 to help ease racial disparities in infant mortality rates. Philadelphia has the … Read more
Ubiquitous toxic chemicals — found in cookware, cosmetics and clothing, to name just a few commonplace items — may be the reason why some women are struggling to conceive and give birth. Researchers based in the US and Singapore have found the presence of PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) in the blood of would-be mothers … Read more
There were strings attached. A woman is going viral — and igniting a debate on contraceptive safety — on TikTok after claiming she removed her own IUD contraceptive. Ashley Hartig, 27, said that she and her husband Derek Hartig, who already had two children together, were ready for a third child but didn’t want to … Read more
Dimming the lights before bedtime leads to a safer pregnancy, new research from Northwestern Medicine shows. Mothers-to-be who spend time in low-lit rooms — along with with not-so-bright phone and computer screens — for a few hours before they go to sleep are shown to be at less risk for gestational diabetes mellitus, EurekAlert reported. … Read more
For their first birthday, these Canadian twins got a Guinness World Record. Adiah and Adrial Nadarajah have been crowned the world’s most premature twins — after arriving 126 days early on March 4, 2022. The brother and sister took the title from US twins Keeley and Kambry Ewoldt, who were born 125 days early in … Read more
A woman has been left devastated after a $66 cake for her baby shower arrived looking nothing like the photo. The mom, who is expecting her third child, ordered a dessert made from cupcakes featuring a fondant top in the shape of baby body shirt. But instead she received what was described as a ‘cheaper’ … Read more
The ABC comedy sitcom “The Conners” has never strayed away from taboo topics, and this time, the newly-announced pregnancy of one of its characters ignited a debate over abortion. Actress Emma Kenney, who plays “Harris” in the show, announced her pregnancy during Wednesday night’s episode, and her family, who has generations of young parents, had mixed reactions … Read more
This model is serving post-pregnancy realness, but her followers are in disbelief. Model Kendal Schuler showed off her toned physique Sunday — just six days after giving birth to her second child. “Day 6 with Friday Fallon,” reads the Instagram post showing the Aussie mother in a black bikini and baseball hat while holding her … Read more
A Los Angeles couple is suing a California company that produces an oil used in IVF treatments, claiming a “toxic” batch destroyed the pair’s nine embryos. The suit, filed Thursday in Orange County court, alleges Fujifilm Irvine Scientific did not properly test the oil before distributing it or adequately publicize a recall of four production lots of … Read more
This mommy-to-be was taken aback by her harrowing diagnosis. At 36 weeks pregnant, an expecting mom, known online as Liz Bear, began experiencing trouble walking. She alerted her doctors to the concerning impairment, but was dismissively diagnosed with sciatica, a sharp pain that radiates down the back and into the legs. It’s a condition most … Read more
Is it a boy? Is it a girl? — Is granny still with us? A grandiose gender reveal nearly turned into a grandmother’s tragic demise as the elderly woman was hurled onto the cement during a rowdy, football-inspired celebration. And thanks to viral footage of her faceplant, suspicious social media skeptics think granny didn’t just fall … Read more
Nate Burleson knew Rihanna’s secret. Prior to her Super Bowl 2023 halftime performance, Rihanna teased that she was bringing a “surprise guest” on stage during an interview with Burleson, a co-host of “CBS Mornings.” After the singer stirred pregnancy news, debuting her baby bump in a red leather outfit at State Farm Stadium, Burleson confirmed … Read more
A woman has enraged people after admitting she refused to look after her nephew when her sister-in-law went into labor two weeks early. Jessica explained that she and her husband are childfree and never babysit or linger at family gatherings where there’s children. However, her brother Ben still asked her if she’d be willing to watch her five-year-old nephew … Read more
A recent study conducted at Texas A&M University found that “male alcohol use may significantly impede IVF success rates.” The study gathered data from men who drank at the legal limit and those who drank at one and a half times the legal limit. The research revealed that even very modest levels of exposure to … Read more
Why go to your OBGYN for a sonogram when you can get a salon-ogram from your hairdresser? A hair stylist on TikTok has claimed that she can tell if a woman is pregnant just by looking at her clients’ locks. Samantha Penn explained in a recent video how she knows if a lady is expecting … Read more
A determined husband has blown up his TikTok account by sharing his genius hack to help his pregnant wife get a good night’s rest. The clever trick is actually quite simple – we’re kicking ourselves that we didn’t invent it ourselves. After tens of thousands of comments, the man, Tony Lopez, has patented the idea and is taking preorders … Read more
DEAR ABBY: I’m having a big problem with my boyfriend. We had a baby five months ago, and since then he has changed drastically. He previously had a problem with addiction, but had a handle on it. He told me the baby was powerful motivation. My pregnancy was blissful, and he was attentive and caring. … Read more