A new study out of Japan shows that women who prioritize this common activity during pregnancy might be giving their babies a ...

Every pregnancy journey is different, but there's a good chance your baby bump is showing at 5 months pregnant, so while you may have kept it a secret, with your growing bump, you won't be able to for ...

Sleep is crucial, especially for pregnant women. Inadequate sleep during pregnancy can have many negative effects, including neurodevelopmental delays for the child, according to a new study. The ...

Taking antidepressants such as Prozac during pregnancy can affect the child's brain development and potentially lead to them having mental health disorders later in life, a new study warns. AFP via ...

Hookah and shisha smoking are often seen as less harmful than cigarettes. During pregnancy, however, exposure to hookah smoke can affect oxygen supply, growth, and brain development in the baby.

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LONDON, Jan 26 (Reuters Life!) - Expectant fathers play a bigger role in their child's early development than they may realize and it begins from the moment of conception. Sign up here. Far from being ...

Children whose mothers had higher vitamin D levels during pregnancy scored better on tests of memory, attention and problem-solving skills at ages 7 to 12 compared with those whose mothers had lower ...

A popular drug, prescribed during pregnancy, could alter brain development in a growing baby. The oral anti diabetic agent does cross the placental barrier. And now scientists, writing in the Journal ...

Antiseizure medications are key for managing seizures in epilepsy and stabilizing mood in psychiatric conditions. Some, however, such as valproate, have well-established negative effects on fetal ...