Latest about Fertility, Pregnancy & Birth
Why Women Choose Abortion
Researchers find many women are experiencing a life stressor when making their abortion decision.
'Abortion Pill' Gets New Label: 5 Things to Know About Mifepristone
The Food and Drug Administration has approved changes to the label for mifepristone, also known as "the abortion pill." Here are the facts about the drug.
Abortion Debate: Little Evidence Sonograms Change Minds, Doctors Say
A proposed law in Texas would mandate sonograms for women seeking abortion. Will it change the abortion rate?
Study Reveals Who Gets Late-Term Abortions
About 10 percent of U.S. abortions happen after the first trimester.
Most Americans Believe Miscarriage Myths
Miscarriages are common, but the majority of Americans still think they occur rarely, a new survey finds.
5 Fascinating Facts About Fetal Ultrasounds
Obstetric ultrasound has a fascinating history, in both technical and social terms.
Is a 'fetal heartbeat' really a heartbeat at 6 weeks?
What exactly do we mean when we talk about a "fetal heartbeat" at six weeks of pregnancy?
What is an abortion?
An abortion is the early termination of a pregnancy, which can happen spontaneously, as in the case of a miscarriage, or by medical or surgical means.
