Newswise — LOS ANGELES (June 19, 2025) -- The connections a baby’s brain forms during the first two years of life, coupled with a baby’s genetic makeup, offer a window into their development.

The first year of life is a period of rapid brain development. Your baby's brain is constantly forming and strengthening ...

A new study reveals that when a baby is born prematurely, their cerebellum, the part of the brain with a critical role in ...

New research reveals how stress during pregnancy may alter the placenta's immune activity and influence important processes ...

Before age 5, a baby's brain grows rapidly, undergoing a uniquely important moment in development. Yet, many don't understand just how critical it is for setting a person's foundation for thriving.

The Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center at UMass Chan Medical School is completing the first phase of data collection for a longitudinal study of the baby's developing social brain. Using functional ...

What are the benefits of prenatal depression treatment? New research offers findings on the link between maternal ...

Treating depression during pregnancy influences infant brain development and early emotional function, according to new research published ...

Study finds that psychotherapy during pregnancy can improve depression outcomes and could benefit infant brain and emotional development.

Colorado, Oct 19 (The Conversation) Treating pregnant women’s depression with a short course of talk therapy doesn’t just improve their health – it can also shape how their babies’ brains develop befo ...

Adequate iodine during pregnancy is vital for a baby’s brain development and maternal thyroid health. Experts urge iodised ...

Talk therapy for depression during pregnancy helped mothers and was linked to small changes in their babies’ brains.