Children who grow up in deprived neighbourhoods are likely to have poorer physical health later in life compared to children from better-off areas.

This important report on the wellbeing of babies born in the United States highlights and explains the disparities in terms of health and opportunity between babies born into White families and those born into families of Colour.

A systematic review which included 68 studies and more than 32 million births in the United States explored whether women exposed to particulates, ozone and heat were more likely to have a baby who was born prematurely, or small for dates.

A recent study from the University of Guelph (a public research university in Ontario, Canada) has drawn a link between high levels of stress in the lives of mothers and less monitoring of their young children’s screen time.

A systematic review of qualitative studies of how and why women make choices about their maternity care reveals how complex women’s decision-making is.

The Irish Times has reported that the number of underweight babies born at University Maternity Hospital in Limerick in the Republic of Ireland fell considerably during the first four months of the year.

Choline is a vitamin B nutrient found in many vegetables, fruits, whole grains and dairy products as well as fish, beef, poultry, eggs, some beans and nuts and in dietary supplements. It is essential for healthy brain development in the foetus.

Early interactions with infants are a crucial part of infant development, how a parent responds to cues helps build a child’s internal working model and sense of self, but a in new study scientists from Lund University in Sweden have shown that imitation is a great way to catch a baby's interest, drive social cognition and increase bonding.

Social and community disruptions caused by the COVID-19 restrictions could have a lasting effect on child wellbeing.

This study explored the impact of a binge-level intake of alcohol [4-6 drinks] in non-human primates early in pregnancy. 

Initial findings from the UKOSS (UK Obstetric Surveillance System) study on COVID-19 and pregnancy are available in pre-publication format today.

A longitudinal study from the United State of 3600 participants has found that children who experience trauma, abuse, neglect and family dysfunction are at increased risk of having heart disease in their 50s and 60s.