Maternal stress could leave epigenetic imprints on genes in the placenta associated with cortisol -- a necessary hormone for fetal development -- and this would affect the baby's development from very ...

The pregnancy journey can be an exciting and sometimes overwhelming experience for new moms-to-be. Taking steps to stay healthy and making it a priority to get care before, during and after your ...

At 3 weeks pregnant, this is officially the start of your journey and the week when your baby will first start to form. In clinical terms, 3 weeks pregnant actually means one week after conception and ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...