A team from the Douglas Research Centre found that high cannabis use during pregnancy can cause delays in fetal brain ...

A study shows that maternal stress one year after birth has the strongest impact on early development, highlighting the need ...

Sleep is crucial, especially for pregnant women. Inadequate sleep during pregnancy can have many negative effects, including neurodevelopmental delays for the child, according to a new study. The ...

April 29 (UPI) --Babies born to people who experience elevated levels of anxiety, depression and stress during pregnancy see changes in key brain features that affect cognitive development at 18 ...

Children in the womb exposed to higher levels of fluoride later were more likely to experience temper tantrums, headaches, stomachaches, anxiety, and symptoms linked to autism, a new study finds.

Pregnant women who contract COVID-19 have been considered at high risk of complications throughout the pandemic, but the impact the coronavirus has on the development of their unborn babies has been ...

Diet plays a crucial role in pregnancy for the healthy growth of the baby. A French biochemist revealed three essential nutrients that must be prioritised for the child’s brain health, along with the ...

Pregnancy requires timely medical tests and doctor visits to monitor the health of both mother and baby, ensuring a smoother ...

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of nearly 10,000 long-lasting chemical compounds that stay in the ...

Lower levels of maternal vitamin D during pregnancy were associated with increased odds of early childhood caries in babies ...

Infants' brains may be shaped by levels of stress their mother experiences during pregnancy, a brain scanning study has revealed. Infants' brains may be shaped by levels of stress their mother ...