Just days after Lydia Dutcher gave birth to her son Theo, she learned she had a tumor in her placenta and was diagnosed with ...

Lab tests may show rising human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) levels. This is the hormone made by cells that form in the placenta, which multiply quickly in early pregnancy. Although with an ...

Pregnancy is a time of remarkable transformation — physically, emotionally and mentally. As your body adapts to support and ...

Find out when the placenta forms, and how the placenta supports your baby during your pregnancy.

Pregnancy tests check the levels of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) in your body. This is one of the first things to develop when you’re pregnant. It's a substance that builds up when the ...

Vaginal bleeding during pregnancy can come from multiple places, including the uterus, placenta, or the cervix, Jacqueline Hairston, MD, assistant professor and maternal-fetal medicine physician at ...

In these cases, fertilization does not lead to pregnancy. Pregnancy tests check levels of the hormone human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG), which is produced during pregnancy. They cannot produce a ...

Pregnancy tests measure the amount of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) in your urine. This hormone rises rapidly when you’re pregnant. If your test is positive, make an appointment with an OB ...