High-risk pregnancy doctor Shilpi Mehta-Lee joins WIRED to answer the internet's burning questions about pregnancy. Do babies cry in the womb? How do ultrasounds work? What is Vanishing Twin Syndrome?

It is a beautiful moment of euphoria for the parents and nearest family members when they hear the cry of a new born child. Most of us might have went through this experience; and others may have seen ...

Life before birth is busy. A baby grows organs, develops senses, and practices skills needed for survival. Studies show the womb is more than a place of growth — it’s where babies react, learn, and ...

ABC News' Ginger Zee opens up about her own pregnancy experience. — -- ABC News chief meteorologist Ginger Zee is expecting her second child in February. While Zee, 37, wakes up early to report ...

A newborn's first cry is a vital sign of a healthy transition to life outside the womb, signaling the lungs opening and the body's survival systems activating. This initial cry, distinct from adult ...

Playing classical music to your child while they’re still in the womb can stimulate development, new research suggests. Music has long been a way for expectant parents to connect with their unborn ...

A pregnant mother’s mental wellness can impact her child’s future physical, mental and behavioral health Emily Lankiewicz / Oscar Wong via Getty Images Lying on the hospital bed with two elastic belts ...