In a surprising turn of events, a 37-year-old woman sought medical help for persistent abdominal pain and bloating, only to learn that she was actually 23 weeks pregnant. What makes this case even more extraordinary is that the fetus was growing in her bowel.
The journey of childbirth is one of the most incredible experiences a woman can go through. As the baby grows, the mom's body adjusts to nurture and protect the developing fetus. While this is a remarkable time, a new study looks at the long-term issues and complications that occur in the perinatal period and whether women are receiving the best care after they give birth.
New study shows that new mothers in states with generous paid family and medical leave are less likely to experience postpartum depression and more likely to breastfeed their newborns. These state-level programs have a significant impact on the health of both mothers and infants.
In a remarkable turn of events, a 28-year-old homemaker from Assam India completed a full-term pregnancy despite a high-risk condition. But what makes this story incredible is that the baby grew outside the mother's uterus in the abdominal cavity.