Baby : Science World Report

May 27, 2015 02:43 PM EDT

Delayed Umbilical Cord Cutting Increased Fine Motor Skills In Boys

New findings published in the JAMA Pediatrics found long-term effects of delayed umbilical cord clamping, involving waiting a few minuts to clamp the cord after birth in order for the baby to receive more blood from the placenta. In fact, it could just be enough of a reason to change one of the most...

May 13, 2015 03:55 PM EDT

Miscarriage Is Widely Understood, Survey Shows

Survey results analyzed in the journal Obstetrics and Gynecology reveal that many hold an unclear understanding of the causes of miscarriages and the emotional impact they hold on women.

May 09, 2015 10:14 PM EDT

Pittsburgh Hospital Welcomes 13-Pound Baby

There's a new kid in town and he's already gained a big reputation for himself.

May 04, 2015 11:27 AM EDT

Women Who Breastfeed May Have Lower Risk Of Breast Cancer

New findings published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute suggests that women who breastfeed will have a lower risk of breast cancer.

Apr 29, 2015 10:57 PM EDT

Pollution Exposure During Pregnancy May Increase The Risk Of A Low Birth Weight Baby

New findings published in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives show that exposure to high levels of pollution can adversely affect fetal growth and development.

Apr 13, 2015 03:40 PM EDT

Opioid Pain Use During Pregnancy Increases Risk Of Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome

A team of researchers at Vanderbilt University Medical Center studied neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) among infants following birth. The study examined just how commonly pregnant women are being prescribed opioids, otherwise known as narcotic pain relievers that can increase the likelihood of NAS...

Mar 12, 2015 11:37 PM EDT

Parental Depression Following Their Child's Birth Can Result In Troubling Behaviors As A Toddler

A parent's depression during their child's first years of life can result in the development of troubling behaviors in their little one, according to a new study by researchers at Northwestern Medicine. Researchers found that this could increase the risk of such problem behaviors as hitting, anxiety...

Feb 10, 2015 02:23 PM EST

Here's Why Your Baby Is So Smart: Infants Can Identify Complex Social Situations

Chances are, your 2-year-old is a bit more intelligent than you thought. Researchers at the University of Missouri-Columbia have found that the babies of the world are actually quite brilliant, in fact. They can easily grasp complex social situations and act accordingly in relation to what they've j...

Jan 20, 2015 11:37 AM EST

Build-A-Baby: Scientists Stress that 'Designer Baby' Discussion Should Happen

Genetics studies are moving forward by leaps and bounds and now, we may just be entering the age of "designer babies." Tony Perry, a pioneer in cloning, has announced that he's managed precise DNA editing at the moment of conception in mice.

Nov 25, 2014 08:10 AM EST

Babies Remember the Good Times and Not the Bad: Memory in Children

How much do babies remember? That's a good question. Parents who spend their time talking with and playing with their five-month-old babies may wonder whether they remember any of it the next day. It turns out that they do.

Aug 25, 2014 10:21 AM EDT

Expectant Parents Behavior in Doll Study Uniquely Displays Co-Parenting Skills Before Birth

Expectant parents who played with a doll infant were found to help show researchers which couples might have co-parenting conflicts after their baby arrives.

May 19, 2014 07:51 AM EDT

Mom's Poor Sleep During Late Stage Pregnancy Can Impact Baby's Weight

Researchers have discovered the poor-quality sleep during the third trimester of pregnancy can increase the odds of weight gain and metabolic abnormalities in offspring once they research adulthood.