New research reveals how stress during pregnancy may alter the placenta's immune activity and influence important processes ...

A baby's digestive system starts developing within the first few weeks of pregnancy. Although it does not digest milk before birth, the digestive tract gradually develops the structures and movements ...

Treating pregnant women’s depression with a short course of talk therapy doesn’t just improve their health – it can also ...

Study finds that psychotherapy during pregnancy can improve depression outcomes and could benefit infant brain and emotional ...

A new study out of Japan shows that women who prioritize one common activity during pregnancy might be giving their babies a developmental advantage. After assessing nearly 40,000 mothers and children ...

Adequate iodine during pregnancy is vital for a baby’s brain development and maternal thyroid health. Experts urge iodised ...

For someone struggling with depression during pregnancy, feeling better is reason enough to get help. A new study suggests ...

Treating pregnant women’s depression with a short course of talk therapy doesn’t just improve their health – it can also shape how their babies’ brains develop before birth. That’s the finding of a ...

Treating depression during pregnancy influences infant brain development and early emotional function, according to new research published in Nature Communications.

What a woman eats during pregnancy may have something to do with whether her baby develops both colic and eczema. A new ...