Fetal growth restriction is when a fetus doesn’t grow as well as it should. Fetal growth restriction is also known as intrauterine growth restriction. Babies with fetal growth restriction are below ...

Maternal exposure to air pollution during pregnancy has often been linked to adverse effects on the health of the newborn. However, there are very few studies on the subject. A study has just ...

Standing and working for long hours during a mother's pregnancy may slow her baby's growth, a new study from The Netherlands suggests. In the study, women who stood for long periods at work during ...

Pregnancy takes a lot out of you – literally. Your body needs more nutrients now to fuel your baby's growth and keep you feeling your best. Since your baby gets everything they need from what you eat, ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Higher depressive scores during pregnancy were correlated with slower fetal growth rate. Women in the highest vs ...

Women who smoke during pregnancy run the risk of injuring brain development in their babies. Earlier research showed that the size of the brain was reduced in preterm babies born to such mothers when ...

Cancer in pregnancy complicates medical decision making, because one must weigh the maternal benefit from treatment against its potential fetal harm. The optimal way to guide the patient and her ...

Share on Pinterest Inadequate fiber intake during pregnancy could delay a child’s brain development, according to a new study. FOTOGRAFIA INC./Getty Images A recent study found that low fiber during ...

Today we are surrounded by artificial chemicals, both those introduced deliberately and those that contaminate the environment inadvertently as a consequence of their use in other applications. Study: ...