Read the latest positive news, breakthroughs, and inspiring stories about pregnancy, curated daily by BrightWire.
Two-time Oscar winner Hilary Swank is expecting her third child at 52 and speaking out about the unfair scrutiny older mothers face compared to fathers. Her honest conversation is sparking support from women who became parents later in life.
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Alicia Harris was told to end her pregnancy when diagnosed with breast cancer at 14 weeks. Three years later, she works as an oncology nurse in the same hospital that saved her life.
When gate agents refused to hold a plane for a seven-month pregnant woman sprinting through Dallas/Fort Worth Airport, the captain took matters into his own hands. He walked off the aircraft and personally waited to escort her aboard.
Michelle Mezin's father gave the internet exactly what it needed when she told him she was pregnant with triplets. His mixture of shock, humor, and love captured hearts across 31 million views.
Alex Taylor turned a health crisis into a thriving supplement company that now helps thousands of women through pregnancy and beyond. Her journey from burned-out executive to founder shows how prioritizing wellness can unlock new possibilities.
After battling breast cancer while pregnant in 2006, Naomi Arbel-Brodd promised herself she'd return to volunteer at MD Anderson. Two decades and two grown children later, she's making good on that vow, bringing hope to women facing their own cancer journeys.
A groundbreaking review shows that treating maternal depression during pregnancy is essential for protecting both mothers and babies. The study shifts the conversation from medication fears to the real dangers of untreated mental illness.
Expectant mothers without friends or family to celebrate with them are getting the baby shower experience they deserve. A Ghana-based foundation just launched an annual program to support vulnerable moms with gifts, community, and hope.
A Queensland mother naturally conceived and delivered identical quadruplet girls in what doctors believe is an Australian first. The incredibly rare occurrence happened when a single fertilized egg split into four babies.
A Brisbane mother of four naturally conceived identical quadruplets sharing one placenta, a pregnancy so rare doctors believe it's an Australian first. All four baby girls are thriving after being born healthy at 28 weeks.
Seventeen labor and delivery nurses at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio are all pregnant at the same time. They're planning to bring each other's babies into the world between June and December.
New research reveals that becoming a parent triggers lasting brain changes that may improve cognitive function and protect against memory decline. Both mothers and fathers experience these powerful neurological adaptations that persist for years.