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Men drink more, are more likely to binge drink and are almost four times more likely to develop alcohol use disorder than women, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Yet when it comes to diagnosing babies born…

As with many toxins, exposure to the toxic metal cadmium during pregnancy can adversely impact fetal development. Now, researchers at the Rutgers School of Public Health think they're beginning to understand how the metal inflicts its…

Fetal presentation before birth The way a baby is positioned in the uterus just before birth can have a big effect on labor and delivery. This positioning is called fetal presentation. Babies twist, stretch and tumble quite a…

Oregon Health & Science University researchers showed that consuming THC while pregnant could potentially affect development of the fetus and lead to life-long health impacts for offspring. The preclinical study was published today in…

Wilmington, Delaware, United States, June 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global fetal bovine serum market stood at US$ 842.7 billion in 2020, and the global market is projected to reach US$ 1.6 billion by 2031. The global industry is…

Fetal ultrasound A fetal ultrasound can be exciting for parents as it offers an early look at a developing baby. But it's also an important tool for the health care team to use to check a fetus's health, including growth and…

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New research out of the University of Cincinnati examines the impact that maternal stress during pregnancy has on the neurodevelopment of babies. The study was published in the journal Molecular Psychiatry. Prenatal maternal stress life…

Cara Murez FRIDAY, April 7, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- It's highly unlikely, but COVID-19 can be transmitted from mother to baby through the placenta, causing injury to the developing fetus’ brain, a new…

Cara Murez TUESDAY, Feb. 28, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Common pregnancy complications like gestational diabetes and preeclampsia may slow infant development in the womb, according to a new study.This…