Exposure to alcohol in utero can have enduring health effects across the lifespan, including increased risks related to ...

Scientists traced the evolution of pregnancy by studying fetal-maternal cell communication across six mammal species, ...

An international research team led by scientists from the University of Vienna has uncovered new insights into how ...

A group of scientists studying pregnancy across six different mammals—from humans to marsupials—uncovered how certain cells ...

If you’re having trouble getting pregnant, you might be considering IVF as a next step. The time leading up to an IVF cycle is critical for preparing your body for the intensive process ...

A majority of fetal growth occurs during the last two months of gestation; however, during the early phase of fetal development critical events for normal embryo development occur, including ...

The Nature of Development -- 2. The Contexts of Development -- 3. Heredity and Prenatal Development -- 4. First Adaptations -- 5. Infant Cognitive Development -- 6. Infant Social and Emotional ...