Recent research has raised concerns about the potential impact of prenatal fluoride exposure on child neurobehavioral development. A study published in JAMA Network Open with 229 mother-child pairs ...

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 ...

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 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 ...

Secondhand smoke is also harmful during pregnancy, as it can cause lower birth weight and even lead to premature birth.

Know how TORCH infections during pregnancy can affect fetal development, early warning signs to watch for, essential screening tests, treatment options, and practical prevention strategies.

Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs) are a group of conditions that occur when people drink alcohol during pregnancy. The alcohol affects the development of the fetus, potentially causing lifelong ...

It's federally illegal but marijuana is legal recreationally or medically across dozens of states, and pregnant women who use it and their children are at the heart of new research. That research -- ...

A growing number of lawmakers are proposing legislation to require fetal development education in public schools. Credit: Sebastian Kaulitzki/Science Photo Library/Getty Images The Hechinger Report ...