Sleep is crucial, especially for pregnant women. Inadequate sleep during pregnancy can have many negative effects, including neurodevelopmental delays for the child, according to a new study. The ...

Know how essential nutrients during pregnancy support fetal brain development, prevent birth defects, and strengthen immunity ...

Children whose mothers had higher vitamin D levels during pregnancy scored better on tests of memory, attention and problem-solving skills at ages 7 to 12 compared with those whose mothers had lower ...

Princeton Community Hospital’s Women’s Center is sharing evidence-based guidance on pregnancy habits that matter. The resource covers everything from nutrition and foods to avoid to lifestyle choices ...

A fertility practitioner and women's health nutritionist reveals the best foods to eat during pregnancy for a healthy mother and baby, from eggs to fish, and the one food you may not be getting enough ...

Throughout all trimesters, good maternal health, which includes a balanced diet and overall healthy living, positively impacts the baby’s healthy development and enduring cognitive functioning. It ...

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 ...

The third trimester is the final stretch of pregnancy, and it is often the most demanding. As your baby grows rapidly, your ...

Week 3 of pregnancy marks a crucial phase when your baby’s genetic blueprint begins to guide development. Although DNA is formed at fertilisation, this week is when genetic instructions actively ...