The specialist explains how the environment during pregnancy influences how a baby’s brain prepares to enter the world.

When does your baby develop a heartbeat? A baby's heartbeat (at this point a fluttering of cells) starts as early as to 4 weeks after conception or 6 weeks after the first day of the last menstrual ...

Your baby develops a protective layer on its skin called vernix inside the womb. It appears as a thick, white coating that protects your baby’s skin and allows healthy development. But how does it ...

Preeclampsia can reduce blood flow to the fetus, restricting their food and oxygen supply. This, in turn, can affect development and may result in a low birth weight or preterm birth. In severe cases, ...