How Nicotine Harms the Embryo
Research shows that nicotine has far-reaching negative effects on the development of human embryos at… [Read More]
Concerns and Complications
Pregnancy Basics
Concerns and Complications
Concerns and Complications
Pregnancy Basics
Symptoms and Changes
Severe Morning Sickness: What are the Myths, and How Important is Proper Prevention and Treatment?
Geneticist Marlena Fejzo and her colleagues have discovered that the most severe form of morning… [Read More]
Concerns and Complications
Pregnancy Basics
Prenatal Stress is Linked to Gut Microbes in Infants
Chronic psychological stress in mothers during pregnancy and elevated cortisol levels in hair are associated… [Read More]
Concerns and Complications
Pregnancy Basics
Exposure to Air Pollution and Extreme Temperatures can Prolong Pregnancy
Research conducted by Curtin University has found that exposure to outdoor air pollution and extreme… [Read More]
Concerns and Complications
Pregnancy Basics
Molecular Link Between Air Pollution and Pregnancy Risks
A new study by researchers at Emory University, published in Environmental Science & Technology, has… [Read More]
Concerns and Complications
Pregnancy Basics
Age, Ethnicity, and Weight of the Mother Influence Hormone Concentrations During Pregnancy
Hormone levels during early fetal development—which can affect a child’s development and increase the mother’s… [Read More]
