PFDA - a widely found PFAS “forever chemical” - may interfere with fetal development, changing how a baby’s face forms in ...

Researchers have long associated per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), commonly known as “forever chemicals,” to certain severe birth defects, but exactly how these pollutants harm a developing ...

Although both survival and developmental outcome in preterm infants have improved during the last years, very preterm birth remains a major risk factor for cerebral injury and for later ...

A large-scale Danish study published in Lancet Psychiatry offers robust evidence linking neonatal vitamin D deficiency to an increased risk of neurodevelopmental ...

Artificial wombs are recreating pregnancy outside the body, keeping premature life developing in controlled environments.

Crucially, these maternal improvements were accompanied by developmental benefits in infants ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Infographic data derived from: Peyton C, et al.Pediatr Neurol.2022;doi:10.1016 ...

A study of 1,585 pregnant women during the COVID-19 era reveals that prenatal risk as defined by a multitude of maternal ...

When the "eco-friendly" bioplastic, polylactic acid (PLA), biodegrades, the resulting nanoplastics can accumulate in the ...

At three months, most infants consume approximately 24 to 32 ounces of breast milk or formula per day. This intake is typically distributed across 5 to 7 feedings within a 24-hour period. For ...