Paternal transmission of epigenetic memory via sperm
Studies of human populations and animal models suggest that a father’s experiences such as diet or environmental stress can influence […]
A father’s exposure to nicotine may cause cognitive deficits in his children and even grandchildren, according to a study in […] Effective management of neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) — withdrawal symptoms occurring in infants exposed to opioids in utero — requires […] A study in adolescent girls reports that recent life events impact depressive symptoms differently, depending on how the brain responds […] The placenta has an essential and highly complex task: it must ensure the exchange of important substances between the mother […] A new screening tool developed at the University of British Columbia is giving seafood companies the ability to pinpoint the […] The study reveals that more than 40% of all pregnant women in Pakistan are exposed to secondhand smoke — causing […] The physiological impacts of depression on pregnant mothers may affect babies while in the womb and lead to changes in […] Mothers who ‘connect’ with their baby during pregnancy are more likely to interact in a more positive way with their […] Among women planning to conceive after a pregnancy loss, those who had sufficient levels of vitamin D were more likely […]Pregnancy and Childbirth
Father’s nicotine use can cause cognitive problems in children and grandchildren: Mouse study implicates epigenetic changes in paternal sperm DNA
Newborn opioid withdrawal requires a ‘cascade of care,’ study suggests
Brain function impacts how experiences contribute to depression
Artificial placenta created in the laboratory
Tool to reduce slavery in seafood supply chains
Secondhand smoke causing thousands of still births in developing countries
Depression-induced inflammation during pregnancy may impact newborns
Mother’s attitude to baby during pregnancy may have implications for child’s development
Insufficient vitamin D linked to miscarriage among women with prior pregnancy loss: Study suggests the importance of preconception vitamin D in maintaining pregnancy