The fetal pole is the first sign of an embryo in early pregnancy ultrasounds. If the fetal pole doesn't have a heartbeat, it could mean a missed miscarriage. Sometimes, a fetal pole isn't visible ...

Pregnancy complications such as preeclampsia, fetal growth restriction (FGR), gestational diabetes, and hypertensive disorders are significant contributors to maternal and fetal morbidity and ...

Diabetes during pregnancy—whether pre-existing or gestational—may lead to increased fat accumulation around the fetal heart, according to a new meta-analysis published in Biomolecules and Biomedicine.

Human fetal tissue research has helped in the development of some vaccines.

Unique longitudinal dataset combining native fetal and maternal ECG with phonocardiography supports deeper insights into pregnancy health. AVENTURA, Fla., Jan. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Nuvo Intl Group ...

Researchers have discovered in a preclinical model that cytokines, proteins that control immune response, circulating in maternal blood during pregnancy may mitigate an offspring's risk for ...

Researchers showed that consuming THC while pregnant could potentially affect development of the fetus and lead to life-long health impacts for offspring. Oregon Health & Science University ...

A new study maps how prenatal stress alters immune signalling in the developing brain at a level of detail not seen before ...

It's totally normal to wonder about your baby's size during pregnancy – and even to imagine how big your baby is using various fruits and vegetables. But don't expect your healthcare provider to give ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Normally, parents who want to know the sex of their baby before it's born find out through ultrasound done in the second trimester. A blood test that can be done early in ...

Canine pregnancy monitoring and fetal assessment are critical components of both veterinary clinical practice and breeding management. Advances in ultrasonography have transformed the way clinicians ...