Stress during pregnancy isn't just tough on the mom-to-be; a new study suggests it can also affect the baby's brain development even before birth. Researchers found that high levels of stress in ...

Iowa schools would have to show ultrasound videos and computer-generated graphics on fetal development in Iowa classrooms under legislation sent to the governor’s desk Monday.

Researchers examined the association between maternal urinary phenol concentrations during early pregnancy and the development of asthma in children at age 4 years. They analyzed data from 3,513 ...

During pregnancy whatever mother consumes directly affects the development of the baby. Read on to know how coffee affects baby’s brain development. Written by: Manali Momaya ...

Credit: University of Cambridge A study in mice has found that the bacteria Bifidobacterium breve in the mother's gut during pregnancy supports healthy brain development in the fetus.

Source Reference: Weiner S, et al "Prenatal maternal psychological distress during the COVID-19 pandemic and newborn brain development" JAMA Netw Open; DOI 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.17924.

Health Fluoride in pregnancy may harm child’s brain development: study By Tracy Swartz Published May 20, 2024, 7:14 p.m. ET ...

But a new study shows that fluoridated water may hamper the brain development of unborn babies. The study collected data from 220 mother-child pairs, examining fluoride levels during pregnancy and ...

The Healthy Brain and Child Development study at UNM, part of a national initiative, aims to recruit 7,500 parent-child pairs to investigate the long-term impact of prenatal alcohol exposure.

Pregnancy and development bill passes Iowa house, still needs state senate approval Updated: 4:24 PM CST Feb 29, 2024 Editorial Standards ⓘ Jake Anderson ...

Taking antidepressants such as Prozac during pregnancy can affect the child’s brain development and potentially lead to them having mental health disorders later in life, a new study warns.