Maternal Health

health-wellness

The oldest woman to ever give birth with verified documentation is Maria del Carmen Bousada de Lara, who delivered twins in 2006 at age 66 in Spain. This profile clarifies how s...

healthcare

Pregnancy at 39 is commonly discussed under the term advanced maternal age, which in clinical practice refers to people who will be 35 or older at the estimated date of delivery...

nonprofit-organization

Christy Turlington Every Mother Counts focuses on ensuring safe, respectful, and equitable maternity care for every mother, particularly in regions with the highest maternal mor...

health

Invasive conditions related to the mother, often termed mom invasive, refer to situations where abnormal cells or pathological processes invade beyond their original site, poten...

health-equity

Women of color’s health encompasses the physical, mental, and social well-being of women from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds, including but not limited to Black, Indige...

people

Pregnant Isabelle refers to a person who has announced a pregnancy and is navigating the physical, emotional, and practical phases of carrying a child. This evergreen explainer...

Society & Culture

The Amish, Anabaptist Christian communities rooted in a tradition of separation and plain living, generally view children as a blessing. Childbearing is understood within the ca...

Status Updates

Camilla Luddington, the longtime partner of Prince William, was diagnosed with placenta accreta spectrum (PAS) after the birth of her daughter in 2018. This rare but serious con...

sports-people

Serena Williams, the professional tennis player, became a parent for the first time in late 2017. Publicly, she has discussed the birth of her daughter via cesarean section and...

pregnancy

A 50 lb weight gain during pregnancy represents a significant increase in body mass that can affect maternal and perinatal health. This pattern is more commonly seen in people w...