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.

When you’re expecting, your body focuses on different types of hormone production, and oestrogen is a shining star among them ...

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 ...

When a fetus is developing in the mother’s womb, it is essential that the fetus receives the correct nutrients and protection during this critical developmental window. One element of this environment ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

Helen Vuong receives funding from NICHD. When a fetus is developing in the mother’s womb, it is essential that the fetus receives the correct nutrients and protection during this critical ...

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 ...

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 ...