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

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 ...

Fluoride has long been added to most of the tap water in the United States to help prevent tooth decay. But a new study shows that fluoridated water may hamper the brain development of unborn babies.

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 ...

Babies who yawn more in the womb tend to be born at lower weights, suggesting fetal yawning may signal early growth or stress.

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 ...

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.

During the fetal stage, a number of so-called cell programs run that are vital to the development of the fetus. Researchers demonstrate that one of these fetal programs appears to protect against ...

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 -- ...