This affects long-term and as well as short-term health outcomes for the baby ... spontaneous preterm birth, and now we’re starting to tackle severe fetal growth restriction as well.

New research shows CBD use during pregnancy may affect fetal growth and cause behavioral changes in offspring.

The researchers found that both THC and CBD impaired fetal growth ... baby and contributing to the intrauterine grow restriction," says Ashkar. When observing the behavior of the babies post-birth ...

Apart from the increased risk of chromosomal abnormalities, advanced maternal age also increases the risk of stillbirth, fetal growth restriction (when the unborn baby doesn’t grow properly), preterm ...

A new rat study explores lung function and placental changes in the presence of infection and inflammation. The study ...

Menopause signals the end of a woman’s reproductive years and happens naturally between age 45 and 55 (the average is 51). After 12 months with no periods, a woman is considered postmenopausal.

There were "missed opportunities" to prevent the death of an unusually large baby who was "so wanted, so planned" after ... heard a growth scan planned for 36 weeks into Ms Foran’s pregnancy ...

Maternal Stress During Pregnancy ... after birth for mothers of twins compared to singleton ... Feb. 3, 2025 — Maternal vitamin D levels in the first trimester were related to both prenatal ...

The hormonal changes that accompany perimenopause cause changes to the menstrual cycle pattern, and some have suggested there can be a “surge” in fertility at perimenopause. But there’s no evidence ...

Babies usually have their first bowel movement after birth ... of pregnancy, oligohydramnios can lead to slow growth. It can also lead to a squeezed umbilical cord, preventing the baby from ...