Adding to the growing body of evidence that autism begins before birth, researchers from the San Diego School of Medicine at the University of California have discovered that mutations that cause autism in children are connected to a pathway that regulates brain development. Autism, or autism spectrum disorder (ASD), is a developmental disorder that manifests […] More
Reducing stress during pregnancy often proves difficult for many women. Unfortunately, a new study published the Journal of Physiology concludes that stress hormones in a mother can affect the fetal development of her baby. Glucocorticoids (GCs) are a class of steroid hormones that play a role in the structure, synthesis, and metabolism of glucose in […] More
Fish is a lean, low-fat protein that is high in omega-3 fats as well as vitamin D and selenium. Despite some concerns about mercury, I ate tuna and other fish quite frequently for the omega-3 fatty acids while pregnant with my son. Now a new study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition suggests […] More
If you are concerned about the effects of chemicals such as BPA in plastics, you may want to avoid BPA-free products that contain BPS as well. A new study from researchers at the University of Calgary in Alberta, Canada have found that both BPA and BPS can cause alterations in brain development that can lead […] More
Poor fetal growth during the first trimester of pregnancy may indicate poor heart health later in life, says a new study published in the journal BMJ. Human development is highest during the first trimester, so any problems during the early weeks of pregnancy, especially during the formation of the cardiovascular and metabolic organs, can lead […] More
Mothers who exercise during pregnancy at least 20 minutes three times per week could be benefiting their baby’s brain development, according to new research conducted at the University of Montreal and the affiliated CHU Sainte-Justine children’s hospital. That exercise benefits adults’ brains has long been known. Thus, the researchers hypothesized thatmaternal exercise during pregnancy would […] More
