Significant differences in the gene activity of the fetal intestine, brain and placenta were identified, depending on the microbes in the mother's body and the compounds produced by them. The findings ...

You're more than halfway through your pregnancy, and at 6 months pregnant, you are fast approaching the end of your second trimester. This is the time when new symptoms may arise. You'll already be ...

Spontaneous, random baby movements aid development of their sensorimotor system, according to new research. Detailed motion capture of newborns and infants was combined with a musculoskeletal computer ...

At 3 weeks pregnant, this is officially the start of your journey and the week when your baby will first start to form. In clinical terms, 3 weeks pregnant actually means one week after conception and ...

Pregnancy is an exciting time full of rapid change and development for both you and your baby. While the growth happening on the outside is clear to everyone (hello, growing belly!), it’s the ...

Bills to require schools to show fetal development videos are spreading. Credit: Science Photo Library/ Getty Images. The Hechinger Report covers one topic: education. Sign up for our newsletters to ...

Your baby learning to walk on their own can be one of the most exciting and memorable moments of parenthood. From a very young age, your baby strengthens their muscles by rolling, sitting up, ...