Untreated thyroid disorders in pregnancy can affect a baby's brain, growth and vision. Experts explain why early screening ...

By: Dr. Kshitiz Murdia Thyroid disorders are among the most common endocrine conditions affecting women of reproductive age.

Maternal stress could leave epigenetic imprints on genes in the placenta associated with cortisol -- a necessary hormone for fetal development -- and this would affect the baby's development from very ...

Pregnant women are often handed an overwhelming list of foods to avoid, yet far fewer conversations focus on what to include. The first trimester lays the groundwork for fetal development, leading to ...

Pregnancy is a wild mix of excitement, curiosity, and “wait… is this normal?” moments. One day you’re staring at a positive test in disbelief, the next you’re Googling whether eating cheese is allowed ...

Findings suggest early pregnancy may be a critical window for maternal vitamin D in supporting fetal growth and reducing preterm birth risk Study: Maternal vitamin D status, fetal growth patterns, and ...

Fetuses of pregnant people who gained excess weight in the first trimester of pregnancy show signs of excess fat distribution in the upper arm and in the abdomen, according to a new study. These ...

Alcohol exposure during early pregnancy often occurs before a woman realises she is pregnant. This article explains how ...

PREGNANCY AND WEIGHT LOSS. AS MANY MOMS KNOW, THE FIRST TRIMESTER OF PREGNANCY CAN BRING ABOUT NAUSEA AND VOMITING AS YOUR BODY ADJUSTS TO THE PREGNANCY HORMONE AND IT CAUSES A LOT OF WOMEN TO LOSE ...