Excessive exposure to progesterone in the womb can alter a gene in the frontal cortex in male sheep fetuses, which is needed for brain development and function, according to research presented at the ...

Baby brain” isn’t the deficit it’s stereotyped to be, research suggests. Neural adaptations during pregnancy can prime ...

In time for Mother’s Day, the Charlotte Lozier Institute on Thursday released an updated version of its Voyage of Life ...

An Arizona bill that recently passed the state senate would mandate public schools to teach fetal development, a measure ...

Significant differences in the gene activity of the fetal intestine, brain and placenta were identified, depending on the microbes in the mother's body and the compounds produced by them. The findings ...

Babies exposed to high amounts of air pollution in the womb show slower signs of development at 18 months than those exposed to lower levels.

A balanced diet, guided by a healthcare professional, is always the best way to ensure both maternal health and optimal fetal ...

Meghan Mannarino is a New Jersey-based freelance writer with a passion for family and wellness. An educator for 10 years, she holds a bachelor's degree in psychology and a master's degree in education ...

Iron is a common supplement prescribed to pregnant women. However, iron is just one of several important nutrients that ...