Fetal Zika virus infection of the developing brain has a wide range of effects. Despite increased research, there are still many unknowns regarding the relationship between infection dynamics and ...

A new study shows oxygenation levels in the placenta, formed during the last three months of fetal development, are an important predictor of cortical growth (development of the outermost layer of the ...

The development of a child begins during pregnancy, when prenatal environmental factors and genetic influences interact to ...

In a recent review article published in the journal Antioxidants, researchers explored how environmental factors impact the brain development of fetuses and neonates, emphasizing inflammation and ...

The relationship between a mother’s emotional state and her baby’s development extends far beyond conventional wisdom. Studies have shown that maternal emotions create a complex biochemical ...

Alcohol exposure during early pregnancy often occurs before a woman realises she is pregnant. This article explains how ...

In a recent study published in The Lancet Global Health, researchers investigate whether using liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) to limit human exposure to home air pollution during pregnancy affects ...