Pregnancy weight gain may harm child's future health
Pregnancy weight gain may harm child's future health Women who are pregnant and gain too much weight may be raising their child's risk of being…
Maternal pregnancy weight gain linked to children's weight
Maternal pregnancy weight gain linked to children's weight Children of mothers who gain more than the recommended amount of weight during pregnancy are more…
Prenatal low mercury fish intake is good for kids' brains
Prenatal low mercury fish intake is good for kids' brains Children of mothers who ate more fish during pregnancy score higher…
Too much, too little weight gain during pregnancy poses risks
Too much, too little weight gain during pregnancy poses risks Women who gain more or less than the recommended amounts of weight during pregnancy are likely…
Breastfeeding makes children smarter
Breastfeeding makes children smarter Children who were breastfed longer and more exclusively have higher IQ scores than children who were nursed for shorter…
Mother's diet may influence baby's gender
Mother's diet may influence baby's gender Women are more likely to give birth to boys if they're eating a high-calorie diet shortly before becoming…
Fish oil in pregnancy may boost babies' brain development
Fish oil in pregnancy may boost babies' brain development Expectant mothers who eat enough omega-3 fats late in pregnancy may give their babies a brain-power…
Omega-3 fats boost infants' brains
Omega-3 fats boost infants' brains The typical North American eats lots of meat - and not much fish. Fish is a source of omega-3 fats, which…
Women planning pregnancy urged to take more folic acid
Women planning pregnancy urged to take more folic acid Nearly half of neural tube and other birth defects can be prevented if women planning to conceive or…
Britain deems alcohol as safe during final months of pregnancy
Britain deems alcohol as safe during final months of pregnancy British health officials have advised pregnant women that a low-to-moderate alcohol intake…