The first few months of pregnancy are an odd time: you don’t yet have a bump and haven’t felt any tell-tale flutters, let alone any kicks. So it’s only natural that you may be feeling eager to get ...

Pregnancy scans can be exciting yet nerve-wracking, especially during the first trimester when everything is new. And, Ultrasounds are a common part of prenatal care. They help doctors check on the ...

An additional MRI scan during pregnancy could help to more accurately detect fetal abnormalities and give more certainty for parents whose 20-week ultrasound scan showed a potential problem, according ...

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An extra scan using MRI could help to more accurately detect brain abnormalities and give more certainty for parents whose mid-pregnancy ultrasound scan showed a potential problem, according to a ...

Exposure to ultrasound can affect fetal brain development, a new study suggests. But researchers say the findings, in mice, should not discourage pregnant women from having ultrasound scans for ...

A study of almost 3,800 pregnancies has provided the most accurate and direct evidence to date that malaria infection reduces early fetal growth. Low birth weight is the most important risk factor for ...

Kidney stones can cause sudden and intense pain, often sending people straight to the emergency room. Once symptoms begin, ...

A study of almost 3,800 pregnancies has provided the most accurate and direct evidence to date that malaria infection reduces early foetal growth. Low birth weight is the most important risk factor ...