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Alcohol Consumption in First 3-4 Weeks May Have Permanent Effects on Baby’s Brain
It’s no news that there are risks to consuming alcohol during pregnancy, including everything from...
Napping May Improve Learning Skills in Infants
Although countless studies have highlighted the importance of sleep for children and adults, very...
Study: Risk of Autism and Preeclampsia during Pregnancy Linked
Preeclampsia, a condition characterized by high blood pressure and protein in the urine, is...
Additional Synapses Found in Brains of Children with Autism Could be ‘Pruned’ with Medication
Autism is now diagnosed in about 1 in 68 children, according to the Centers for Disease Control and...
Brains Grow the Fastest in the First Three Months, Study Reveals
Human brains grow the fastest after birth and within three months a baby’s brain may be half the...
Study: Alcohol Exposure during Pregnancy Alters Fetal Brain Function
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders are caused when a child is exposed to alcohol while in utero. It...
Brains of Gay Fathers Develop Similar to Those of Heterosexual Mothers AND Fathers, Study Finds
Many adoptions agencies are hesitant to approve same sex couples for adoption, and some states...
New Research Study Explains Why We Lose Our Childhood Memories
Some of the best memories that we ever make are from our childhood. It is a time of pure innocence...
Researchers Begin to Unravel the Mystery of ‘Pregnancy Brain’
Former studies have shown that ‘pregnancy brain’ is than just a figment of a mother’s imagination...
Sensitivity to Pleasant Touch Emerges During Infancy, Study Says
We parents already know that babies respond well to soft, gentle touches. Of course, we’re not...