Explore the fascinating stages of human fetal development, shedding light on the wonders and mysteries of life before birth.

From the perspective of reproductive rights advocates, postmortem pregnancy is the bottom of a slippery slope down which anti ...

The placenta is connected to a developing fetus by a tubelike structure called the umbilical cord. Through the umbilical cord, the placenta provides oxygen and nutrients to a developing fetus.

During each week of pregnancy, your baby is growing. Here’s a look at what medical terms like embryo and fetus mean in terms of development.

Research in mouse models has identified a new mechanism for how long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (LC-PUFAs), like omega ...

Many parents-to-be think because marijuana is natural, it won’t harm their developing baby. As marijuana use during pregnancy rises, research shows that’s not true.

Many in the medical community believe there’s clear evidence that a fetus – a developing baby in the womb – can’t feel physical pain until after the 24th week (6th month) of pregnancy. But ...

FDA escalates organic blueberry recall to highest risk level over deadly listeria contamination. Health officials warn of ...

For the first time, researchers find that air pollution is making its way into unborn babies An alarming study finds that air pollution breathed in by pregnant women is making its way to the fetus ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Many parents-to-be think because marijuana is natural, it won’t harm their developing baby. As marijuana use during pregnancy rises, research shows that’s not true.