The specialist explains how the environment during pregnancy influences how a baby’s brain prepares to enter the world.

You've blinked, and now you are halfway through your baby's first year. Hitting the 6-month mark is a big deal, and you might notice some exciting changes in your little one from now on. From sitting ...

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 ...

From crawling to having their first little walk, trying to talk and weaning, every one of your baby's milestones is a special moment. Your baby will be very busy in their first few years experiencing ...

Many factors, including genetics, stress, and environmental exposure, can shape pregnancy and fetal development. Physicians who care for pregnant patients and their babies before and after birth work ...

A study in mice has found that the bacteria Bifidobacterium breve in the mother's gut during pregnancy supports healthy brain development in the fetus. A study in mice has found that the bacteria ...

Pregnancy is an exciting time full of rapid change and development for both you and your baby. While the growth happening on the outside is clear to everyone (hello, growing belly!), it’s the ...

Having a newborn involves an irregular cycle of feeding, changing diapers and sleeping. As they begin to attune to the world around them, they'll express curiosity. This is where having forms of ...