A study suggests that babies who were born prematurely may have caused them to have weaker brain connections which can make them develop cognitive issues as they grow up.
A report from a group of experts warn that it is best for pregnant women to stay away from any kind of alcohol during their term.
Australian researchers found that children born to women who have experienced pregnancy stress due to traumatic circumstances may grow up to be clumsier or have less body coordination.
Researchers find that cancer treatment does not affect an unborn child's cardiac, cognitive or general development.
Based on the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report, about ten percent of pregnant women drink alcohol, while many have also done binge drinking during their pregnancy.
Women who had multiple health complications during pregnancy are at higher risk of developing and dying from heart disease later in life.
Getting the right kind of nutrition during pregnancy is crucial for the baby's health. Eating the wrong kinds of foods may pose serious health risk to both the expectant mother and child.
Scientists discover that lack of lactobacillus and presence of gardnerella and ureaplasma bacteria in a pregnant woman can increase the risk of delivering preterm babies.