According to researchers from the University of Texas, if a pregnant woman suffers from obesity, the results of fetal ultrasound examinations may be impaired. In the first place, it elevates the risk of overlooking major fetal abnormalities. Full story

Breast milk test can be a quick and simple way to detect early breast cancer, according to scientists from the University of Massachusetts. They found methylated genes in breast milk, the genes that indicate high risk of cancer development. Full story

Expectant mothers recover longer after delivery and they bond harder with their newly born children, according to researchers from Robert Gordon University in Aberdeen, Scotland who surveyed 130 women to discover the impact of alcohol on the health of a mother rather than a child. Full story

One of the most vulnerable body parts during pregnancy is back. It starts aching when you remain in sitting, standing and even lying position for a long time. Let alone the fact women have to do household routines. What could an expectant mother do to ease pregnancy back pain? Find out some simple tips below. Full story

Breastfeeding is commonly welcomed. It is considered that prolonged and exclusive breastfeeding (for six months) is equally healthy for mother and baby. Yet, it is curious to know what official statistics and scientists say about it. Researches at University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada, studied 154 Mexican women and their babies. The study was aimed at discovering the real health effects of breastfeeding on infants under six months. Full story

Most women, even those who dream of having children, are afraid of childbirth. It hurts much, you never know how long it will last and if there will appear complications. My nephew’s birth lasted about 7 hours, my sister-in-law, his mother, says, it was complicated, exhausting and very painful. This is why anything (that, of course, doesn’t harm the baby) that could help ease the pain and make childbirth faster is a dream of every pregnant woman. Here’s something that does help. Brazilian scientists found out that taking water aerobics, or aqua aerobics, classes during pregnancy help significantly ease the childbirth pain as well as speed up the overall process. Full story