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Miscarriage: Signs, symptoms & causes
By Maddy Biddulph last updated
Reference A miscarriage is the loss of pregnancy before the 20-week mark in the pregnancy. Here's what you need to know about the signs and symptoms
Signs of labor: 6 clues baby is on the way
By Cari Nierenberg, Ashley P. Taylor, Ailsa Harvey, Yasmine S. Ali, MD published
Reference Find out how to spot the common signs of labor and discover some things you can do to promote labor
1-2 Drinks a Week Can Raise Miscarriage Risk
By Linda Thrasybule last updated
During the first four months of pregnancy, drinking even a small amount of alcohol may raise the risk of miscarriage.
Resveratrol Supplements May Harm Fetus, Primate Study Suggests
By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe last updated
The popular supplement resveratrol may cause problems in a fetus if taken during pregnancy, according to a new study done in primates called Japanese macaques.
Women Receive Abortion Pills By Mail As Part of New Study
By Rachael Rettner last updated
Some U.S. women will receive abortion pills by mail as part of a study on whether these abortions, which don't involve going to an abortion clinic, can be done safely.
Abortion-Mental Illness Link Doesn't Hold Up, Researchers Find
By Stephanie Pappas last updated
Widely cited study was flawed, new study shows.
6 myths about miscarriage
By Maddy Biddulph last updated
While miscarriage is common, secrecy about pregnancy loss has lent itself to pervasive myths. Our experts debunk the most common myths about miscarriage here
Fact-Checking Trump: Can Abortions Really Happen on the 'Final Day' of Pregnancy?
By Rachael Rettner last updated
Experts say this is very unlikely and does not accurately reflect the reality of abortions in the United States.
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