A Molecular “Timer” in the Womb: New Research Explains How the Timing of Birth is Controlled
Every pregnancy has a biological rhythm – in humans, it lasts around 40 weeks on… [Read More]
Concerns and Complications
Pregnancy Basics
News
Baby's First Year
Postpartum Basics
Perception of One’s Own Body: Babies Feel their Heartbeat and Breathing
Body signals such as heartbeat and breathing accompany us constantly, often unnoticed as background noise… [Read More]
Diet
Prenatal Health
Prenatal Vitamins
Higher Selenium and Manganese Levels During Pregnancy May Protect Babies from High Blood Pressure Later in Life
Children who were exposed to higher concentrations of the trace elements manganese and selenium during… [Read More]
Concerns and Complications
Pregnancy Basics
Comprehensive Study Finds No Risk of Autism or ADHD from Acetaminophen During Pregnancy
Taking paracetamol or acetaminophen (also known under the brand name Tylenol in the US) during… [Read More]
Baby's First Year
Postpartum Basics
Scientists Discover a Hidden Form of Diabetes in Newborns
Using state-of-the-art DNA sequencing and an advanced stem cell research model, an international group of… [Read More]
Delivery
Pregnancy Basics
Scientists Discover How the Uterus Knows When to Push During Childbirth
A successful birth depends on the uterus producing steady, well-coordinated contractions that move the baby… [Read More]
