New research from the University of Waikato nails down how much light travels from the outside world to babies in the womb, ...

Disruptions in brain development are linked to higher risks of brain and mental illnesses. While genetics are known to play a ...

The developing fetus is more susceptible to external influences than previously thought. A new study, published in Science ...

Environmental factors like stress and medication exposure during pregnancy can shape brain development, but the mechanisms ...

Infections, chemicals, stress—these environmental factors influence the risk of developing psychiatric or neurological ...

Stress hormones, often prescribed before premature delivery, affect the brain development of the embryo Infections, chemicals ...

CBD is gaining popularity as a remedy for pregnancy symptoms like nausea and anxiety, but new research suggests it may not be ...

A new study has uncovered potential risks, including impaired fetal growth, associated with the use of both tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the primary psychoactive component of cannabis, as well as CBD, ...

Cannabidiol (CBD), the component in cannabis often used for therapeutic treatments, is increasingly being used during pregnancy as a means of managing symptoms such as nausea, anxiety and sleep.

Take it easy, baby. Playing classical music to your child while they’re still in the womb can stimulate development, new ...

Researchers have used mathematical analysis tools to study the effect of classical music on a fetal heartbeat and identify patterns in heart rate variability. They recruited 36 pregnant women and ...

Discover the positive effects of classical music on the brain and heart. Studies show how classical music can benefit both ...