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Maternal stress could leave epigenetic imprints on genes in the placenta associated with cortisol -- a necessary hormone for fetal development -- and this would affect the baby's development from very ...

Researchers found 12 different types of plastic in placentae—with significantly higher levels in those from preterm births.

Researchers identified genes that could explain why some assisted reproductive technologies, like IVF, carry a higher risk of growth and metabolic issues in offspring.

Placenta accreta is a health condition in which the placenta the source of food and oxygen for the foetus attaches too deeply ...

New research shows cannabis use, including CBD and THC, during pregnancy may affect fetal growth and cause behavioral changes ...

Cannabidiol (CBD), the component in cannabis often used for therapeutic treatments, is increasingly being used during ...

Maternal stress could leave epigenetic imprints on genes in the placenta associated with cortisol — a necessary hormone for fetal development — and this would affect the baby's development from very ...

CBD is gaining popularity as a remedy for pregnancy symptoms like nausea and anxiety, but new research suggests it may not be ...