The IJBPE is running a competition from 16th October, 2020 to May 28th, 2021, focusing on pre-conception education and education for the critical 1000 days from conception to two years.
Researchers from the University of California Los Angeles have found evidence that maternal stress adversely affects the length of a baby's telomeres. Shortened telomeres have been linked to a higher risk of cancers, cardiovascular and other diseases, and earlier death.
The rate of prelabour caesarean section is increasing across the world, although there is evidence of negative cognitive outcomes for children.
A study from the United States has found that the brain development of mice embryos is harmed if their mothers take high amounts of folic acid during pregnancy.
Plant-based diets, where foods and drinks based on or containing animal derived ingredients are avoided, have become increasingly popular.
This study, by the Editor, Mary Nolan, explored the experiences of antenatal educators of facilitating online sessions during the Covid crisis.
Babies like listening to people speaking to them, preferring this above all else complex sounds and are capable of soliciting, reciprocating or ignoring adult communications as they feel fit.
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