Most studies rely on forever chemicals detected late in pregnancy or cell models, so do not reflect real-life exposure ...

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of nearly 10,000 long-lasting chemical compounds that stay 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 ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

April 29 (UPI) --Babies born to people who experience elevated levels of anxiety, depression and stress during pregnancy see changes in key brain features that affect cognitive development at 18 ...

Lower levels of maternal vitamin D during pregnancy were associated with increased odds of early childhood caries in babies ...

Identifying issues early allows parents and doctors to prepare for medical care after birth. And in some cases, doctors can ...

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 ...