Birth preps brain for development
Researchers in Japan recently discovered that the act of birth appears to decrease a certain brain chemical, thereby triggering sensory maps to prepare the baby to be able to survive outside its mother....
read moreInfections in newborns linked to behavior problems later
In order to produce white matter, certain cells need iron. But when certain infections afflict newborns, they can interfere with the storage and release of iron, leading to behavior and movement problems later....
read moreMother’s diet during pregnancy and early life may affect baby’s IQ and behavior later...
What a pregnant woman eats during her pregnancy and soon after the baby is born can have a significant impact on the child’s behavior and IQ … even later in life....
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