Breast-fed children are significantly more likely to do well in measures of stereoscopic vision than are those who received formula during infancy, according to British researchers.

A quarter of babies born vaginally suffer small hemorrhages in their brains, perhaps from compression of the head during delivery, according to researchers who performed the first high resolution magnetic resonance imaging studies on healthy newborns.

A growing number of Americans incorrectly believe that infant formula is as good as breast milk, while more are becoming increasingly uncomfortable with mothers breast-feeding their infants in public, the CDC said.

Blood levels of folate in young American women are dropping, a disturbing development that could lead to increased birth defects and may be due to low-carb diets or the popularity of unfortified whole-grain breads.

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists has recommended Down syndrome screenings for all pregnancies. Doctors have managed the syndrome so well for over-35 mothers that now it more frequently affects children born to younger women.

A new study suggests that children born to mothers who eat large amounts of vegetables like broccoli, kale, cauliflower, and cabbage during pregnancy may have a lower risk of developing leukemia and lymphoma in childhood, and lung cancer later in life.

Mothers who take fish oil supplements rich in omega-3 fatty acids during pregnancy may improve their baby's hand-eye coordination and boost brain development, according to a new study that supports the use of the supplements.

 

After diabetes, thyroid disease is the most common endocrine disease during pregnancy, and it can cause premature birth, miscarriage, and even lower I.Q. Few expectant mothers, however, are screened for the condition.

Morning sickness and eating chocolate lowers the chance of miscarriage, according to researchers from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. Their new study also shows that job stress, over-45 dads, or underweight conditions increases that risk.

Zoonoses are diseases that can pass from animals to humans, and although transmission of sickness is rare, it can even be fatal. Doctors are urging potential pet owners to weigh their choices against the immunity resistance of house occupants.