Prenatal cannabis exposure following the middle of the first trimester—generally after five to six weeks of fetal development—is associated with attention, social, and behavioral problems that persist ...

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

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

Maternal stress during pregnancy profoundly affects fetal growth and long-term health. This comprehensive review synthesizes evidence showing that elevated cortisol, disrupted brain connectivity, and ...

In a recent review published in Experimental Neurology, researchers presented the effects of simultaneous alcohol and cannabinoid (SAC) usage during gestation on fetal brain development. In rats and ...

Researchers are still trying to discern whether a COVID-19 infection during pregnancy can lead to long-term problems for the child. Some studies find no difference between babies born to mothers ...

Stanford Medicine pediatric hematologist Agnieszka Czechowicz, MD, Ph.D., has devoted her research career to improving ...

Pregnancy is an important stage in a woman’s life. During this time, the body goes through many changes to support the growing baby. One of the organs that works harder during pregnancy is ...

Women who are pregnant or planning to conceive are being urged to limit their exposure to everyday chemicals that may interfere with hormones, amid growing concern about their potential long-term ...