September 5, 2008 — In a longitudinal study, low–birth-weight children had modestly increased levels of psychiatric problems such as aggression or anxiety throughout childhood. However, those living ...

No matter how the data was sliced, there was no change in birth weight after water fluoridation began, said Matthew Neidell, ...

Babies born with extremely low birth weight are not only at risk for physical problems but are also more likely to experience mental health problems later in life, according to an analysis of research ...

Babies exposed to an antidepressant or a mood disorder during fetal life did not have any more signs of irritability, difficulty feeding, sleep disturbances and respiratory problems two to four weeks ...

Stanford AI can predict with over 85% accuracy which premature babies will suffer serious medical complications.

A new “study of studies” in the journal Obstetrics & Gynecology drills down on the data behind claims that marijuana can cause adverse affects on pregnant women and their unborn children. The verdict: ...

A small study that examined brains from children who died found abnormal patterns of cell growth in autistic children. The research bolsters evidence that something before birth might cause autism, at ...

Pregnant women in intensive care with severe cases of the flu have a higher risk of giving birth to babies prematurely. The risk of breathing... Severe Flu Raises Risk Of Birth Problems For Pregnant ...

The Birth Defects Awareness Month, which comes calling every January, encourages us to pause, learn, and reflect not just about the challenges endured by childr ...

While most parents naturally prioritise daily essentials like feeding and sleep paediatric check-ups often take a back seat ...