Your baby's senses start developing just weeks after conception, laying the foundation for their understanding of the world. Babies in the womb spend most of their time sleeping and may even dream ...

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 ...

From a single-celled sphere to a fully grown foetus ready to breathe, live, love, and experience life outside, your baby inside grows exponentially throughout the 9 months. But how do these growing ...

UK researchers have found that someone's love of the sauce may be linked to testosterone exposure in the womb -- which has a distinct effect on baby's hand development. Getty Images/iStockphoto ...

Preemies who listened to voice recordings from their moms had more maturation in key language regions of the brain Fetuses are capable of eavesdropping on mom’s conversations late in pregnancy ...

When does human life begin? Science is crystal clear: Human life begins at the moment of fertilization. For centuries, the development of human life within the womb was instinctively understood but ...

At 28 weeks pregnant, you’re entering your third trimester! Discover common symptoms, baby’s development, helpful tips for ...

The Science of Siblings is a new series exploring the ways our siblings can influence us, from our money and our mental health all the way down to our very molecules. We'll be sharing these stories ...