Prenatal stress hormones may shape when a baby’s teeth erupt
A new birth cohort study reveals that a mother’s stress-related hormones in late pregnancy, especially cortisol, may quietly…
No, taking paracetamol while pregnant doesn’t cause autism or ADHD, major review finds
Nov 11 2025 An umbrella review finds that studies suggesting a link between prenatal paracetamol exposure and neurodevelopmental…
Heart ‘blueprint’ offers insights into fetal development and congenital defects
New research in Sweden has produced a “blueprint” revealing how the human heart is built during prenatal development.…
Prenatal air pollution exposure tied to higher autism risk in children
New findings from Ontario’s largest birth cohort reveal that sulfate and ammonium particles in fine air pollution may…
Ketogenic diet protects young rats from effects of prenatal stress
Researchers have shown that young rats fed a ketogenic diet – a diet with high fat and low…
Common wearable devices could remotely monitor pregnancy-related health changes
A simple fitness tracker might hold the key to revolutionizing maternal healthcare. Scientists at Scripps Research have found…
Platelets found to mop up DNA fragments and improve early cancer detection
Platelets are probably best known for their role in blood clotting, making scabs and related, if less salubrious,…
Advances in ultrasound improve prenatal detection of congenital heart disease
A new study published in The Annals of Thoracic Surgery, the journal from The Society of Thoracic Surgeons, suggests…
Metabolic health plays larger role than weight gain in pregnancy outcomes
Metabolic health before and during pregnancy may have a bigger influence on risks for mother and baby than…