Pregnancy
Parenting and pregnancy are big topics in family news, and Newsweek has a long history of covering those topics. From health news to important stories related to family news, Newsweek offers a nuanced and broad approach to discussions related to pregnancies and children.
Do Florida abortion proposals permit procedure until birth? What to know
A slew of misleading claims from anti-abortion critics have plagued Amendment 4, which would enshrine rights.
Chinese officials quiz women on phone as birth rate declines
The expansion of Beijing's one-child policy has failed to make a difference amid shifting attitudes on parenthood.
Moment woman in labor's epidural fails caught on camera: "Felt everything"
Sara Martinez says that every time she watches the footage back she remembers the trauma and "pain I felt in that moment."
Celebrity News
How Tom Brady reportedly found out about Gisele Bündchen's pregnancy
NFL star Tom Brady was reportedly told of his ex-wife's pregnancy along with two other important people.
Nurse issues warning about celebrating baby births in hospital: "Rules"
Kara Thompson warned that while staff are happy for rejoicing loved ones, other patients' needs should be considered.
Woman "in tears" over bakery voicemail that completely ruined gender reveal
Ariel Johnson had been planning an "intimate" gender reveal with just her and her partner but was left heartbroken when she checked her messages.
Woman in labor asks husband to perform interpretive dance, he delivers
Grayson Bearden appeared to be the perfect candidate and was applauded online.
Couple start preparing for baby girl after gender reveal, have a boy
"If we were to have another, we would definitely just wait until the birth to find out," Kiaunne told Newsweek.
Free condoms and birth control proposed under new insurance rule
The rule would require insurers to fully cover both emergency contraceptives, like Plan B, and daily birth control pills.
Pregnant with an eating disorder: how one mother recovered
"I had to go against what the eating disorder thoughts said in my head," mom of one Kezia Reeder told Newsweek.
Post-partum mom live shares her 30-day Chinese confinement after birth
After an unplanned C-section, Samantha Quézet Lee found her mother-in-law's care a "lifesaver."
Coffee during pregnancy may not be as bad for baby as thought
Specifically, is coffee consumption linked autism- and ADHD-like traits in young children?
Donald Trump dismisses anti-abortion supporters as "very small percentage"
Former President Donald Trump spoke to a town hall on Fox News about abortion rights.
Celebrity News
Another Duggar sibling announces their pregnancy
The former '19 Kids and Counting' star is pregnant again.
Donald Trump announces daughter Tiffany is pregnant
The former president revealed his daughter Tiffany is pregnant while speaking in Detroit on Thursday.
Pregnant at 50, I faced life and death dictated by state borders
The national dialog is appallingly simplistic about the "pro-choice" vs. "pro-life" debate. It fails to capture the complexities.
Tears at what woman does after flying to meet friend's baby: "Beautiful"
"I know how easily the mother can be forgotten, and all the excitement of having a new baby around," Nika Diwa told Newsweek.
Woman breaks seriously big news to her in-laws—their response is everything
Stephanie Woodward told Newsweek she and her husband understood why it took so long to sink in.
Celebrity News
Brittany Mahomes reveals her intense pregnancy workout
While Brittany is currently expecting her third baby, she is maintaining an active social media presence.
Celebrity News
Eminem's new video has fans emotional over huge family update
The rapper shared some important news about his family in a subtle manner.
New York changes health insurance rules for women
S.201/A2656 bans commercial health organizations from charging extra fees for special enrollment because of pregnancy.
New mom missed oysters while pregnant—her husband knew just who to call
"I've seen a lot as a midwife [of] 33 years," one person wrote. "This is a first."
Aunt tries to record sweet message for mom while babysitting—it backfires
Mary Lentz told Newsweek her niece's personality combines sass and sensitivity after the toddler's reaction to being asked to greet her mom went viral.
New mom demanding car as 'push present' shocks internet: 'entitled'
Sylvia Smith, a relationship expert told Newsweek that a push present is all about "the intention and not the actual present."
Watch man's reaction as "infertile" wife tells him she's pregnant
"What people don't get is that for us, we just can't believe people get pregnant like this," Cate Moon told Newsweek.
Woman smelling something "repulsive" in her house unprepared for the cause
Brooke Aliceson was moving everything around her house, convinced there was something underneath she had "forgotten about." But there wasn't.
Common drug may slow aging and extend female fertility: "exciting"
The research offers a "genuine opportunity to help extend the health span and lifespan for millions of women."
Tears as golden retriever supports owner through pregnancy: "with me 24/7"
Chilaquil's pregnant owner told viewers online that the canine has been providing her with plenty of love and cuddles.
Pregnant woman defends dressing 8-months bump as "disco" ball for night out
"Even with all the negativity, I'm so glad I went out and showed that pregnant women can still have fun," the woman told Newsweek.
Pregnant women need full night's sleep or risk child's health, study finds
Less than seven hours' sleep during pregnancy could increase the risk of developmental delays in children, a study has found.
