Hearing the sound of their mother’s voice promotes the development of language pathways in the brains of tots born at least three weeks early.
CUBA, Mo. (May 11, 2016) — Bob’s Gasoline Alley on historic Route 66 in Cuba, Missouri, features an outdoor and indoor collection of more than…
Scientists say the presence relatives or friends lowers stress levels for new mothers.
A new study shows that the survival benefits hold for female chimps even in the absence of close family.
Giving birth to a child after the age of 40 is becoming more common, but it can entail an increased risk to the child.
Besides humans, very few mammals receive care from their fathers.
MONDAY, June 16, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- From 2016 to 2023, there was an increase in the mean age of mothers at first birth and at higher-order births, according to the June 13 National Vital Statistics Reports, a publication from the National Center for Health Statistics.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Leading up to Mother’s Day this Sunday, Congresswoman Hinson (IA-02) helped introduced the More Opportunities for Moms to S…