It is known that the antiepileptic drug valproate increases the risk of developmental disorders in unborn children.

Researchers are studying whether taking extra vitamin D during pregnancy could affect their babies’ brain development.

Chiharu Ota, MD, PhD, discusses the link between prenatal physical activity and long-term brain health in offspring.

High-dose vitamin D3 supplementation from mid-pregnancy to early postpartum was associated with better verbal and visual ...

Common environmental chemicals could affect birthweight and placental function, according to a study published in ...

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 ...

Researchers have characterized, in exacting detail, the rapid series of events that transform a single fertilized cell into a living, complex being. The work not only has enabled the team to explore ...

What nutrients should you add to your diet during pregnancy to help your unborn child develop better cardiac health? Read on ...

An Arizona bill that recently passed the state senate would mandate public schools to teach fetal development, a measure pro-life advocates believe will advance their cause. H.B.