Prenatal development unfolds in three major stages: germinal, embryonic, and fetal. Each stage involves significant growth and transformation, laying the groundwork for vital organs and systems that ...

In a recent review published in Experimental Neurology, researchers presented the effects of simultaneous alcohol and cannabinoid (SAC) usage during gestation on fetal brain development. In rats and ...

A new study of cadmium in pregnant women yields crucial insights into the placenta's role in regulating toxin exposure. As with many toxins, exposure to the toxic metal cadmium during pregnancy can ...

The yolk sac is one of the earliest structures to support a developing pregnancy. It plays a vital role in nourishing the ...

A new study shows oxygenation levels in the placenta, formed during the last three months of fetal development, are an important predictor of cortical growth (development of the outermost layer of the ...

Meghan Mannarino is a New Jersey-based freelance writer with a passion for family and wellness. An educator for 10 years, she holds a bachelor's degree in psychology and a master's degree in education ...

Your first prenatal appointment can be overwhelming with all the information you'll receive about your pregnancy, and there are several important questions you'll want to ask to make sure you are ...