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 ...

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 ...

Dr Rajan stresses that male genetics plays a crucial role in placenta-formation, which can influence pregnancy complications ...

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.

If the mother is stressed over a longer period of time during pregnancy, the concentration of stress hormones in amniotic fluid rises, as proven by an interdisciplinary team of researchers from the ...

Pregnancy takes a lot out of you – literally. Your body needs more nutrients now to fuel your baby's growth and keep you feeling your best. Since your baby gets everything they need from what you eat, ...

World Prematurity Day 2025 highlights the long term health risks seen in preterm babies and helps parents understand early ...