A new study identifies, as early as the 5th month of pregnancy, patterns of fetal abdominal growth associated with maternal lipid metabolites that track newborn growth, adiposity and development into ...

Maternal exposure to air pollution during pregnancy has often been linked to adverse effects on the health of the newborn. However, there are very few studies on the subject. A study has just ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Women who smoke marijuana during pregnancy may impair their baby's growth and development in the womb, a new study suggests. Poor fetal growth and reduced head ...

Standing and working for long hours during a mother's pregnancy may slow her baby's growth, a new study from The Netherlands suggests. In the study, women who stood for long periods at work during ...

Research by the University of Adelaide in Australia is showing that the sex of the baby determines the way it responds to stressors during pregnancy and its ability to survive pregnancy complications.

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Share on Pinterest Inadequate fiber intake during pregnancy could delay a child’s brain development, according to a new study. FOTOGRAFIA INC./Getty Images A recent study found that low fiber during ...

Share on Pinterest Even occasionally using weed during the first trimester of pregnancy can negatively affect the development of a fetus. bymuratdeniz/Getty Images New research has shown that ...

Pregnancy is a nine-month journey marked by unexpected and fascinating changes in the body. Noticing extra hair on your face, arms, or tummy can feel unusual at first, but it’s something many women ...

It is unclear whether maternal vitamin D supplementation during pregnancy and lactation improves fetal and infant growth in regions where vitamin D deficiency is common. We conducted a randomized, ...