Smoking by mothers during the period immediately before and after conception is linked to a delay in embryonic development, smaller fetuses at the time of the 20-week ultrasound scan, and lower birth ...

Conception is more than biology — it’s a blend of physical health, emotional readiness, and mindful planning. From nutrition and stress management to financial preparation and clinic choice, the ...

Anticipating the conception of a child can be accompanied by a lot of uncertainty about how to plan for pregnancy and parenthood. But relatively few people are aware that the things they do months or ...

Experts outline how brain development, gut health, and sleep are biologically linked and shaped by early nutrition.

A typical topic of conversation during prenatal care is drinking alcohol during early pregnancy. Most of the time, exposure happens before pregnancy is confirmed, when daily habits and social routines ...

(CNN) --A mother's depression and anxiety from conception through the first year of the baby's life is associated with negative developmental outcomes through adolescence, according to a study ...