A new study shows oxygenation levels in the placenta, formed during the last three months of fetal development, are an important predictor of cortical growth (development of the outermost layer of the ...

Fluoride has long been added to most of the tap water in the United States to help prevent tooth decay. But a new study shows that fluoridated water may hamper the brain development of unborn babies.

A high-grade fever disrupts the body's equilibrium because it creates conditions which can harm foetal development by ...

Scientists have developed new methods to predict outcomes for pregnancies where there are issues with poor growth of the baby inside the womb. A team of scientists, led by researchers at UCL, have ...

Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs) are a group of conditions that occur when people drink alcohol during pregnancy. The alcohol affects the development of the fetus, potentially causing lifelong ...