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Babies in the womb may see more than we thought

By the second trimester, long before a baby’s eyes can see images, they can detect light in the womb. But the light-sensitive cells in the developing retina were thought to

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Study finds inducing babies at 37 weeks cuts risk of cerebral palsy by more than 25%

A study piloted in Denmark has suggested that inducing babies at 37 weeks can lower the risk of the baby dying or developing a serious health condition, such as cerebral

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Breastfeeding can prepare baby for solid food

Breastfeeding can prepare baby for solid food Babies who are breastfed in the first few months of life have a better transition from milk to solid foods than those who

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Stress during pregnancy can affect fetal development

Stress hormones in the mother can affect fetal development, according to a study published today in The Journal of Physiology To test whether high stress levels in pregnant mice had