Fluoride has long been added to most of the tap water in the United States to help prevent tooth decay. But a new study shows that fluoridated water may hamper the brain development of unborn babies.

In a recent review article published in the journal Antioxidants, researchers explored how environmental factors impact the brain development of fetuses and neonates, emphasizing inflammation and ...

A new study shows oxygenation levels in the placenta, formed during the last three months of fetal development, are an important predictor of cortical growth (development of the outermost layer of the ...

A new study in the journal Nature Mental Health explores how a mother’s positive state of mind during pregnancy affects the structure and function of the developing fetal brain by measuring these ...

Know how TORCH infections during pregnancy can affect fetal development, early warning signs to watch for, essential screening tests, treatment options, and practical prevention strategies.

Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs) are a group of conditions that occur when people drink alcohol during pregnancy. The alcohol affects the development of the fetus, potentially causing lifelong ...

Secondhand smoke is also harmful during pregnancy, as it can cause lower birth weight and even lead to premature birth.

It's federally illegal but marijuana is legal recreationally or medically across dozens of states, and pregnant women who use it and their children are at the heart of new research. That research -- ...