A study in ‘The Lancet’ says that besides biological factors such as sperm quality, sociocultural variables also influence ...

You're 9 months pregnant and at the end of your third trimester - you're almost there! It may feel like you've been pregnant forever but it will soon be time to put on your Out Of Office and rest up ...

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 ...

The specialist explains how the environment during pregnancy influences how a baby’s brain prepares to enter the world.

In A Nutshell A common “forever chemical” found in household textiles and carpeting may interfere with a liver enzyme that ...

Children whose mothers had higher vitamin D levels during pregnancy scored better on tests of memory, attention and problem-solving skills at ages 7 to 12 compared with those whose mothers had lower ...

Crucially, these maternal improvements were accompanied by developmental benefits in infants ...

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.

Taking antidepressants such as Prozac during pregnancy can affect the child's brain development and potentially lead to them having mental health disorders later in life, a new study warns. AFP via ...

When we think about preparing for a healthy pregnancy and baby, most advice focuses on women. Such advice might include good nutrition, taking dietary supplements, avoiding alcohol or smoking and ...