Research investigating fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) exclusively examines maternal alcohol exposure. However, because men drink more and are more likely to binge drink than women, scientists set out to ...

Tennessee school children could be required to view a three-minute ultrasound or computer animation of a developing fetus as part of state-required family life curriculum under a new Republican-backed ...

A growing number of lawmakers are proposing legislation to require fetal development education in public schools. Credit: Sebastian Kaulitzki/Science Photo Library/Getty Images The Hechinger Report ...

Conception and pregnancy are complicated processes that depend on many factors, including the production of hardy sperm, healthy eggs, unblocked fallopian tubes that allow the sperm to reach the egg, ...

West Virginia senators voted to require eighth grade viewings of a specific video showing insemination and fetal development by a particular national group involved in abortion politics. The video ...

The Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision did not end the controversy over whether abortion could and should be restricted. Now, the fundamental right in Roe v. Wade has evaporated. The regulation of ...

Additional development milestones highlighted in the video include the emergence of fingers and toes as well as the ability to hiccup at around seven-and-a-half weeks gestation, the ability to suck ...

Preparing for pregnancy starts long before conception, with healthy weight, nutrition and metabolic balance playing a crucial ...

The conditions within a person’s home, family, and community affect their ability to stay healthy. Scientists studying these social determinants of health are trying to understand whether nature or ...

Despite knowing what to eat, many women face exhaustion, symptoms, and cost barriers. This study reveals the supports that can make healthy eating possible during pregnancy. Study: “You Want to Eat ...

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