A study provides new evidence on the adverse effects of prenatal exposure to ethylene oxide (EO) on fetal development. The results show that increased EO exposure in utero is associated with a ...

Researchers have characterized, in exacting detail, the rapid series of events that transform a single fertilized cell into a living, complex being. The work not only has enabled the team to explore ...

A new study links fine air pollution exposure in early pregnancy to reduced birth weight in babies. This means that from the ...

A teratogen is an environmental factor that a person is exposed to during their pregnancy that may affect the baby’s development, resulting in birth defects. In fact, around 4% to 5% of birth defects ...

In a recent study posted to the Research Square* preprint server, researchers estimated the impact of antenatal and postnatal maternal mental health on the motor developments of the newborn during the ...

Prenatal screening not only helps detect birth defects and chromosomal abnormalities early, but also helps doctors make ...

Advances in modern medicine allow us to treat fetuses and newborn babies for genetic or inherited diseases. Advances in modern medicine allow us to treat fetuses and newborn babies for genetic or ...

It is safe to take prenatal vitamins while using birth control. However, people should only take them in the months leading up to pregnancy and during pregnancy. Prenatal vitamins typically contain a ...

Most people understand the importance of prenatal vitamins, which promote a fetus’ development while improving a mother’s health. But many women don’t realize that their nutritional needs are just as ...