Although scientists once theorized that all embryos start developing as females, recent research suggests that neither sex is "default." Legal experts told PolitiFact they see no basis for the claim ...

Stress during pregnancy may cause changes in placental genes linked to cortisol regulation. These changes could impact fetal ...

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A bill aiming to show a fetal development video in public schools passed in the House Education Committee on Tuesday, aiming to create the Baby Olivia Act.

Disruptions in brain development are linked to higher risks of brain and mental illnesses. While genetics are known to play a ...

aggressive form of cancer affecting pregnant women and new mothers, and it has ... Maternal Stress During Pregnancy Could Leave Traces in the Placenta That Could Affect the Baby's Development Feb ...

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 ...

Take it easy, baby. Playing classical music to your child while they’re still in the womb can stimulate development, new research suggests. Music has long been a way for expectant parents to connect ...

Scientists found evidence that classical music can calm the heart rate of unborn babies and provide developmental benefits ...

Maternal stress could leave epigenetic imprints on genes in the placenta associated with cortisol, and this would affect the ...