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Pregnancy Apps and Online Spaces Fail to Support Individuals Grieving a Pregnancy Loss – Here’s What to Do About It

Society largely stigmatizes and dismisses pregnancy loss by not treating it as a loss that deserves to be grieved

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Clinically Speaking: Questions to Ask Your Healthcare Provider About Preterm Birth

1 baby in 10 is born too soon in the U.S. each year. Is your baby at risk?

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What Causes Miscarriages? An Expert Explains Why Women Shouldn’t Blame Themselves

About 15% to 25% of all clinically recognized pregnancies result in pregnancy loss. Feelings of guilt often compound the grief that follows.

Boxing Is Helping Me Rage Out My Grief After Losing My Pregnancy and My Father

Boxing Is Helping Me Rage Out My Grief After Losing My Pregnancy and My Father

When tragedy struck, my go-to exercises like yoga and Pilates fell short. Boxing was the unexpected perfect fit.

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Meghan Markle and Me

Now that a very public figure is speaking out about miscarriage, let's normalize this conversation

Endometriosis Made My Pregnancy High Risk

Endometriosis Made My Pregnancy High Risk

I didn't realize that getting and staying pregnant would prove the most frightening experience of my life

Sperm DNA Damage May Lead to Repeat Miscarriages

Sperm DNA Damage May Lead to Repeat Miscarriages

When couples experience recurrent pregnancy loss, it's natural for them to want to know why. Now, a new study suggests that sperm DNA damage could be a factor.

Three Clues to Raised Risk of Miscarriage

Three Clues to Raised Risk of Miscarriage

A woman's age and previous pregnancy complications influence her odds of miscarriage.

Raised Blood Pressure Before Pregnancy Linked to Miscarriage

Raised Blood Pressure Before Pregnancy Linked to Miscarriage

Young women with elevated blood pressure before pregnancy appear to have a greater risk of miscarriage, even if they haven't been diagnosed with full-blown high blood pressure, a new study suggests.

Morning Sickness

Is Morning Sickness a Good Thing?

While morning sickness may make you miserable in the early months of your pregnancy, it can signal that your baby is healthy and normal, new research shows.

Scientists Uncover Clue in What Causes Recurrent Miscarriages

Scientists Uncover Clue in What Causes Recurrent Miscarriages

A lack of stem cells that helps renewal in the lining of the uterus may cause recurrent miscarriages, a new study suggests.

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Yeast Infection Treatment Tied to Miscarriage Risk

A well-known antifungal drug used for vaginal yeast infections may be linked to a slightly increased risk of miscarriage.