The fetal nervous system — i.e. your baby's brain, spinal cord, and nerves — is one of the very first systems to develop. In fact, it's making big strides before you even know you're pregnant. Fetal ...

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How does a baby develop inside the womb? Fox News looks at the various stages of development from conception to birth. Pregnancy tends to follow a well-understood and predictable course. But according ...

At five months pregnant, you’re well into your second trimester. Discover how your baby is developing, changes in your body, ...

The other day one of my colleagues was telling me about parents who were concerned their child wasn’t developing properly. The couple knew from their friends that their daughter should be sitting ...

Healthy vision is integral to a baby learning early literacy skills. To support literacy and vision development, parents should read to their child early on, limit screen time and watch out for any ...

Which baby gyms are best? Aside from the rare superhuman baby able to bench press their body weight from birth, most babies require gyms to help them hit necessary developmental milestones. Instead of ...

Nutrition plays an important role in the diet of a pregnant woman. And there’s one nutrient that French biochemist Jessie ...

Multiple studies show that walkers increase the risk of serious injuries and may delay natural motor development ...

Colorado researchers have found a way to predict whether a baby might develop food allergies. It’s a finding that would enable them to offer emerging treatments to head off allergies as that baby ...