In a study of macaques, researchers find that a pregnant mother’s exposure to environmental stress affected the growth of the ...

New research finds that maternal stress during pregnancy and postpartum may significantly influence the gut microbiota of both mother and baby, highlighting potential long-term health risks and ...

Maternal stress could leave epigenetic imprints on genes in the placenta associated with cortisol — a necessary hormone for foetal development — and this would affect the baby’s development ...

excessive or prolonged stress during pregnancy can impact both the mother and the baby. Maternal stress can influence fetal development, affecting the baby’s brain, immune system, and long-term ...

A study led by NYU Langone Health discovered that oxytocin delays embryo development in stressed mice, providing insights ...

A new report has found higher levels of maternal stress and large amounts of screen time during early childhood are associated with higher levels of behavioural problems in children. The report ...

In times of maternal stress, the hormone can delay an embryo's development for days to weeks after conception, a new study in rodents shows. According to the authors, the findings about so-called ...