The maternal microbiome and immune system have both independent and synergistic effects on fetal brain health—changes in the ...

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 ...

Dr. Gil Mor discusses sex-specific placental responses and long-term immune alterations from prenatal virus exposure.

Getting ready for pregnancy? Don’t forget this essential check: your folic acid levels. It’s a small step that plays a big role in early baby development.

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 ...

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 ...

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.

Disrupting maternal gut-immune axis perturbed immune networks in developing mouse brains, revealing potential mechanisms underlying neurodevelopmental disorders.

During pregnancy, your daily requirements for some nutrients are significantly higher than those for non-pregnant women, requiring extra attention to ensure you’re getting enough key nutrients, ...

Many mothers give importance to fulfilling all aspects of their babies’ potential from the womb, especially the “brain”, an important organ that is the foundation of intelligence, creativity, and ...

Every pregnancy journey is different, but there's a good chance your baby bump is showing at 5 months pregnant, so while you may have kept it a secret, with your growing bump, you won't be able to for ...