The immune system during pregnancy is not simply weaker or stronger. Instead, it becomes specially adapted to protect both ...

Inflammation during pregnancy helps in implantation and labour. But chronic inflammation can increase pregnancy complications ...

One common activity may have a major impact on the brain development of babies in utero, according to a new study. Talk about prenatal gains. A new study out of Japan shows that women who prioritize ...

As hormones surge, some brain areas shrink in what scientists say may be a fine-tuning that helps mothers bond with and care for their babies. By Pam Belluck Pam Belluck covers brain health, ...

“Baby brain” isn’t the deficit it’s stereotyped to be, research suggests. Neural adaptations during pregnancy can prime soon-to-be-moms to become more attuned to their children and enhance social ...

Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are now a major cause of poor health among women of reproductive age and are increasingly ...