The maternal microbiome and immune system have both independent and synergistic effects on fetal brain health—changes in the ...

In a paper published in the journal Nature Neuroscience, researchers have mapped how stress events during pregnancy can ...

Dr. Gil Mor discusses sex-specific placental responses and long-term immune alterations from prenatal virus exposure.

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- We hear a lot about postpartum depression, but about 15% of women develop depression during pregnancy. Now researchers at the University of Pittsburgh developed a way to identify ...

As hormones surge, some brain areas shrink in what scientists say may be a fine-tuning that helps mothers bond with and care for their babies. By Pam Belluck Pam Belluck covers brain health, ...

Pregnancy is a time of profound transformation for a woman’s body, and recent advances in neuroscience have revealed just how remarkable these changes are, particularly in the brain. The concept of ...

During pregnancy, your daily requirements for some nutrients are significantly higher than those for non-pregnant women, requiring extra attention to ensure you’re getting enough key nutrients, ...

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Healthcare professionals recommend that most pregnant people have at least one ultrasound during the second trimester of pregnancy, between 18 and 22 weeks. You may have more ultrasound scans ...

Are you pregnant and unsure about vaccinations? Katie Ward, DNP, offers expert advice on which vaccines are safe and recommended for a mother during pregnancy. Learn why the flu shot, Tdap, and ...