The Latest Breaking News from Pregnancy

Prenatal Acetaminophen Was Linked to Smaller Ovaries in Danish Infant Girls, but Obstetricians Say Guidance Holds

A Danish study linked acetaminophen use in pregnancy to smaller ovaries in infant girls. It did not prove causation, and obstetricians say the guidance holds.

Medical Daily · Sep 10

Infant Girls Exposed to Acetaminophen in the Womb Had Smaller Ovaries While U.S. Pregnancy Guidance Stays Unchanged

A Danish cohort study links prenatal paracetamol to smaller ovaries and uteruses in infant girls. What the data shows and what it does not prove.

Medical Daily · Sep 10

Ectopic pregnancy deaths have nearly doubled. It’s worse in states, like Texas, with abortion bans.

After Texas banned nearly all abortions, patients have struggled to get ectopic care. More than 300 patients here experienced substantial blood loss in 2023 and 2024, compared to 2018 and 2019.

The Texas Tribune · Sep 10

Maternal Tdap Vaccination Showed No Effect on Infant Growth or Emergency Visits in 42,758 Health Records

An analysis of 42,758 records found maternal Tdap vaccination did not affect infant growth or ER visits. Only 55.4% of US pregnancies include it.

Medical Daily · Sep 9

Pregnant Amazon workers forced to stand and denied hospital breaks, lawsuit claims

A group of former Amazon warehouse employees is suing the company for systemically discriminating against pregnant workers

The Independent UK · Sep 9

More than just a healthcare issue: the hidden barriers facing pregnant women with disabilities in Lagos

Pregnancy and childbirth remain dangerous for many women globally. Complications such as severe bleeding and hypertensive disorders can become life-threatening, particularly when timely and appropriate healthcare is unavailable.

The Conversation · Sep 9

Woman’s Friend Gives Her Unsolicited Bikini Advice, Then Doubles Down On The Body-Shaming

Pregnancy changes a woman’s body, but that does not mean she has to hide it. A mother of two was shopping for bikinis when her best friend started commenting on her body. Read on to find out what she said that made the mom reconsider their friendship.

Bored Panda · Sep 9

In 1979, Cosmos 1129 flew five female and two male rats for 18.5 days and allowed them to mate; no normal pregnancies resulted in flight, while a later ground study produced healthy litters

Cosmos 1129, a Soviet biosatellite, conducted groundbreaking research on rat reproduction in space. Through ground simulations that mimicked the stresses of launch and re-entry, the study discovered that the timing of events, along with stress, played a crucial role in delaying pregnancies. The research underscored the significant influence of confinement,…

The Economic Times · Sep 9

Tylenol use in pregnancy may be linked with uterus, ovary changes in daughters

A recent study suggests Tylenol use by mothers during pregnancy may affect infant reproductive organ development. Researchers observed smaller ovaries and uteruses in three-month-old girls exposed to the drug. This exposure was also linked to fewer ovarian follicles and lower reproductive hormone levels. Long-term follow-up is needed to determine implications…

The Economic Times · Sep 9

Nearly a Year After the FDA Moved to Add a Tylenol Pregnancy Warning the Label Has Not Changed

The FDA said it would change the acetaminophen pregnancy label in September 2025. The current federal label record still shows the old wording.

Medical Daily · Sep 9