A study in ‘The Lancet’ says that besides biological factors such as sperm quality, sociocultural variables also influence ...

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 ...

You're 9 months pregnant and at the end of your third trimester - you're almost there! It may feel like you've been pregnant forever but it will soon be time to put on your Out Of Office and rest up ...

Children in the womb exposed to higher levels of fluoride later were more likely to experience temper tantrums, headaches, stomachaches, anxiety, and symptoms linked to autism, a new study finds.

Taking antidepressants such as Prozac during pregnancy can affect the child's brain development and potentially lead to them having mental health disorders later in life, a new study warns. AFP via ...

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 ...

A University of Queensland-led study has failed to find any strong links between drinking coffee during pregnancy and neurodevelopmental difficulties in children, but researchers are advising ...

Perinatal depression, which occurs during pregnancy or in the period after childbirth, is one of the most common mental ...

A popular drug, prescribed during pregnancy, could alter brain development in a growing baby. The oral anti diabetic agent does cross the placental barrier. And now scientists, writing in the Journal ...

Antiseizure medications are key for managing seizures in epilepsy and stabilizing mood in psychiatric conditions. Some, however, such as valproate, have well-established negative effects on fetal ...

When we think about preparing for a healthy pregnancy and baby, most advice focuses on women. Such advice might include good nutrition, taking dietary supplements, avoiding alcohol or smoking and ...