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
News
Prenatal Health
Women With Obesity Do Not Need to Gain Weight During Pregnancy, According to a New Study
Guidelines on weight gain during pregnancy for obese women have long been questioned. New research… [Read More]
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]
Breastfeeding
Postpartum Basics
Postpartum Depression
According to Research, the Oxytocin System in Mothers With Postnatal Depression is Impaired During Breastfeeding
The oxytocin system, which supports the release of breast milk and strengthens the bond between… [Read More]
Baby's First Year
Postpartum Basics
What Lies Behind a Baby’s Eyes
We give meaning to our world by categorizing objects. When and how does this process… [Read More]
Baby's First Year
Postpartum Basics
The Baby’s Gut is Full of Unknown Viruses
Viruses are usually associated with disease. But our bodies are full of bacteria and viruses… [Read More]
