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

Fetal growth and development are orchestrated by a finely tuned endocrine network involving maternal, placental and fetal hormones. Placental growth hormone (PGH) supplants pituitary growth hormone ...

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 ...

In a recent review article published in the journal Antioxidants, researchers explored how environmental factors impact the brain development of fetuses and neonates, emphasizing inflammation and ...

Study: Mapping brain growth and sex differences across prenatal to postnatal development. Image credit: Mapping brain growth and sex differences across prenatal to ...

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 ...

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 ...

Dear pregnant women, here are the top 10 essential nutrients your baby needs for healthy growth and brain development during ...

Your placenta is a life-giving tissue between you and your baby. Unfortunately, in placental dysfunctions, it fails to ...