About 1 in 5 U.S. women experience maternal mental health conditions, and chronic stress during pregnancy can increase the ...

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 ...

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 ...

Ultrasonography has become an indispensable tool for monitoring fetal growth, anatomy and well-being throughout pregnancy. Its non-invasive nature, real-time imaging and capacity for both structural ...

A recent study published in the journal Infancy found that babies’ ability to match speech to faces predicted their future language abilities. The study followed 103 children from age three months to ...