You've hit 28 weeks in your pregnancy which is a wonderful time to start building your bond with your baby. Chatting, reading, or singing to your bump can be a lovely way to connect, as your baby can ...

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 ...

Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai report that early-life exposure to common environmental metals may ...

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 ...

Protein is one of the most important macronutrients during pregnancy. It plays a critical role in building and repairing ...

Children in the womb exposed to higher levels of fluoride later were more likely to experience temper tantrums, headaches, stomachaches, anxiety, and symptoms linked to autism, a new study finds.

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 ...

With the rise in gestational diabetes and metabolic disorders during pregnancy, metformin is also being prescribed more frequently. Although it is known that the oral antidiabetic agent can cross the ...

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 ...

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 ...