Chiharu Ota, MD, PhD, discusses the link between prenatal physical activity and long-term brain health in offspring.

In an age when artificial intelligence may surpass us in many endeavors, fetal development strikes me as an irreplaceable biological wonder.

Common environmental chemicals could affect birthweight and placental function, according to a study published in ...

Chia seed supplementation during pregnancy increased maternal omega-3 long-chain fatty acids, including DHA, in a rat model ...

What nutrients should you add to your diet during pregnancy to help your unborn child develop better cardiac health? Read on ...

A new study of cadmium in pregnant women yields crucial insights into the placenta's role in regulating toxin exposure. As with many toxins, exposure to the toxic metal cadmium during pregnancy can ...

Excessive exposure to progesterone in the womb can alter a gene in the frontal cortex in male sheep fetuses, which is needed for brain development and function, according to research presented at the ...

Meghan Mannarino is a New Jersey-based freelance writer with a passion for family and wellness. An educator for 10 years, she holds a bachelor's degree in psychology and a master's degree in education ...

An Arizona bill that recently passed the state senate would mandate public schools to teach fetal development, a measure ...

It’s difficult to get the large amounts of micronutrients a pregnant person needs from diet alone. That’s why prenatal supplements are so critical during pregnancy, when you’re growing an entirely new ...