Does birth setting impact birth outcome?
In the USA, the vast majority of mothers deliver in hospitals, with less than 2% giving birth in birth centers…
Experts call for scrutiny of new Pfizer vaccine given during pregnancy to prevent RSV infection in infants
Experts have called for further scrutiny of a new Pfizer vaccine given during pregnancy to prevent respiratory infection in infants,…
Researchers examine how timing of cannabis exposure during pregnancy impacts fetal development
As more people use cannabis for recreational purposes, attitudes towards the drug have changed. For example, research has shown that…
Maternal cortisol levels during pregnancy linked to language development in children over time
High levels of the stress hormone cortisol during the third trimester of pregnancy may improve speech and language skills in…
Best Veggie Pizza Recipe – Super Healthy Kids
This from-scratch Veggie Pizza recipe is destined to become one of the best pizzas you’ve ever had! With a flavorful,…
An evaluation of the effect of maternal vitamin B12 supplementation on postpartum infant growth and neurodevelopment
In a recent study published in The Lancet, researchers evaluated the effects of maternal vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin) supplementation on the…
Short-term therapy sessions offer wonderful benefits to mothers, children in homeless shelters
Short-term therapy sessions with parents and their children in homeless shelters could help improve parenting skills and reduce parental stress…
Study reveals critical factors behind neonatal mortality
Over two million babies born alive died within the first four weeks of life in 2021, most of whom were…
COVID-19 that occurs after vaccination carries a much lower risk of severe illness
Scientists have developed several vaccines to prevent infection by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), the causal agent…
Breast milk microbes shape infant gut health
A new paper published in the Frontiers in Microbiology explores the contribution of human breast milk to the establishment of…
Preadolescent fruit juice intake linked to healthier diets and lower BMI in teen years
A study published in the journal Beverages describes that fruit juice consumption during preadolescence is positively associated with the recommended…
Researchers map the immune system in the gut of kids with inflammatory bowel disease
Researchers from Karolinska Institutet and Sachs’ Children and Youth Hospital in Sweden have mapped the immune system in the gut…