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 ...

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

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.

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

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 ...

A healthy, well-balanced diet helps pregnant women meet their nutritional needs for the proper growth of the baby. Key ...

Acetaminophen is considered the safest over-the-counter pain reliever and fever reducer available during pregnancy. Studies have shown that 50%-65% of women in North America and Europe take ...

The first few weeks after you find out you’re pregnant can be exciting but stressful. Making changes to your lifestyle with your child in mind can be tough. And the NHS writes that there’s no ...

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 ...

A BILL THAT WOULD CHANGE WHAT IOWA STUDENTS LEARN IN HEALTH CLASSES ADVANCING AT THE STATEHOUSE. IT WOULD REQUIRE PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS TO WATCH A VIDEO SHOWING DEVELOPMENT IN THE WOMB, SIMILAR TO ...