This recently published study may have found a link between exercise during pregnancy and infant development.

Maternal stress could leave epigenetic imprints on genes in the placenta associated with cortisol -- a necessary hormone for fetal development -- and this would affect the baby's development from very ...

A high-grade fever disrupts the body's equilibrium because it creates conditions which can harm foetal development by ...

Can a mother’s diet during pregnancy shape a baby’s taste? Research suggests early flavor exposure may influence preferences.

A new study in the journal Nature Mental Health explores how a mother’s positive state of mind during pregnancy affects the structure and function of the developing fetal brain by measuring these ...

What you eat during pregnancy not only affects you but also your baby. Jessie explains how it can predispose the baby's brain to mental health issues in future.

The pregnancy journey can be an exciting and sometimes overwhelming experience for new moms-to-be. Taking steps to stay healthy and making it a priority to get care before, during and after your ...