Scientists say the presence relatives or friends lowers stress levels for new mothers.
Grist reports that climate disasters like Superstorm Sandy can impact fetal brain development, leading to long-term emotional challenges for children.
Previous research has shown that planned C-sections increase the risk of asthma, allergies and diabetes.
Giving birth to a child after the age of 40 is becoming more common, but it can entail an increased risk to the child.
MONDAY, June 16, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- From 2016 to 2023, there was an increase in the mean age of mothers at first birth and at higher-order births, according to the June 13 National Vital Statistics Reports, a publication from the National Center for Health Statistics.
Gestational hypertension affects around one in six pregnancies.
