Babies born to people who experience elevated levels of anxiety, depression and stress during pregnancy see changes in key brain features that affect cognitive development at 18 months, a study ...

High levels of the stress hormone cortisol during the third trimester of pregnancy may improve speech and language skills in the first 3 years of a child's life, according to research presented at ...

Exercising during pregnancy can set your baby up for a lifetime of health benefits. ... These scores are indicators of a baby’s proper development and maturation, May explained.