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Dec 07, 2016 02:26 AM EST

Caesarian Births Cause Evolutionary Changes In Humans

More mothers today need surgery to deliver a baby due to their narrow pelvis size.

Nov 16, 2016 05:29 AM EST

Stress-Induced Changes In Maternal Stomach Can Negatively Affect Future Offsprings For Life

A new research revealed that stress-induced changes in the maternal gut bacteria may affect the child for life.

Feb 23, 2016 01:46 PM EST

If Your Baby Is A Fussy Eater, Here's What Might Be The Reason

Mothers-to-be who go through bouts of anxiety and/or depression may be more likely to have fussy babies, according to recent findings published in the journal Archives of Disease in Childhood.

Feb 22, 2016 03:52 PM EST

HIV Drug Used During Pregnancy May Result In Developmental Effects

New findings published in the journal AIDS show that pregnant women infected with the virus who take the antiretroviral (ARV) drug atazanavir may have children with developmental problems.

Dec 23, 2015 08:29 PM EST

Kangaroo Care Helps Reduce Infant Mortality Risk In Premature Babies

Premature and underweight babies may have stronger chances of survival if they spend the beginning of their lives in "kangaroo care."

Sep 15, 2015 08:57 AM EDT

Baby Elephants Born to Stressed Mothers Age Faster in Captivity and the Wild

Can a mother's stress impact her child? That's the case for elephants. Scientists have found that elephants born into stressful situations have fewer offspring and age faster.

Sep 15, 2015 12:09 AM EDT

Chemicals Found In Food Packaging May Increase Miscarriage Risk

New findings published in the journal Environmental Science & Technology reveal that exposure to certain substances commonly found in food packaging can increase the risk of miscarriage.

Sep 09, 2015 10:32 AM EDT

Thank Grandma for Your Romantic Bond with Someone Special, and Your Lifespan

If you are in a loving relationship with someone, you may have grandma to blame.

Sep 03, 2015 09:03 AM EDT

Seahorse Dads Have a Lot in Common with Human Moms

It turns out that seahorse dads may have a lot in common with human moms. Scientists have found that when it comes to breeding, seahorses share more in common with humans than previously thought.

Aug 17, 2015 05:05 PM EDT

Women's Health, Marital Status, Education May Affect Birth Weight Of Future Daughter

Did you know that certain social factors like education and marital status can affect the future birth weight of her daughter, according to research based on two long-term studies that tracked mother-daughter pairs.

Jul 29, 2015 09:42 AM EDT

Mom's High-Fat Diet May Impact Baby's Heart

Mom's high-fat diet could actually change a newborn's heart. Scientists have found that baby rats whose mothers were fed a high-fat diet had larger than normal hearts with fewer taste receptors for bitter flavors.

Jun 27, 2015 05:31 PM EDT

One Stillbirth Increases Risk For Future Pregnancies

New findings published in the most recent issue of BMJ reveal that women who had one stillbirth could be up to four times more likely to experience the same problem with another pregnancy.