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 ...

Baby brain” isn’t the deficit it’s stereotyped to be, research suggests. Neural adaptations during pregnancy can prime ...

Summary: New research reveals that excessive exposure to progesterone during pregnancy can alter gene expression in the ...

Babies exposed to high amounts of air pollution in the womb show slower signs of development at 18 months than those exposed to lower levels.

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

In time for Mother’s Day, the Charlotte Lozier Institute on Thursday released an updated version of its Voyage of Life ...

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 ...

Iron is a common supplement prescribed to pregnant women. However, iron is just one of several important nutrients that pregnant women may need in supplemental form.

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 ...

Lizzie Duszynski-Goodman is a journalist living in the Midwest with her husband and two young children. Her work explores the intersection of mental health, wellness and parenting. She is the former ...