Figure 1: CRH and oxytocin responses to IL1β signalling are suppressed during pregnancy. Figure 2: Magnocellular oxytocin neurons in late pregnancy. As both CCK and IL1β stimulate oxytocin ...

Heartburn is common in pregnancy. Hormones released during pregnancy can relax the valve between your stomach and esophagus. This allows stomach acid to escape, which causes an uncomfortable ...

The placental barrier fails to fully protect against harmful contaminants, prompting calls for iodine testing in pregnancy ...

Thyroid problems are rapidly surging in pregnant women and are a major concern as they can affect the health of both the mother and the baby. The thyroid gland produces hormones that are responsible ...