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The womb is the small, hollow, pear-shaped organ in a woman's pelvis. This is the organ in which a baby grows. Also called uterus.
Maternal cortisol levels during pregnancy linked to language development in children over time

Maternal cortisol levels during pregnancy linked to language development in children over time

Elevated stress during COVID-19 pandemic changes the placenta in pregnant mothers

Elevated stress during COVID-19 pandemic changes the placenta in pregnant mothers

New solution could provide a major breakthrough in reducing deaths from postpartum bleeding

New solution could provide a major breakthrough in reducing deaths from postpartum bleeding

Prenatal exposure to cannabinoids linked to newborn mortality and respiratory problems

Prenatal exposure to cannabinoids linked to newborn mortality and respiratory problems

Regular walnut consumption aids in cognitive development and psychological maturation of adolescents

Regular walnut consumption aids in cognitive development and psychological maturation of adolescents

Diet rich in fruit, vegetables may be associated with lower risk of miscarriage

Diet rich in fruit, vegetables may be associated with lower risk of miscarriage

Menu calorie labeling may reduce lower obesity-related cancer rates and healthcare costs

Menu calorie labeling may reduce lower obesity-related cancer rates and healthcare costs

Study finds heightened risk of cardiovascular disease among cancer survivors

Study finds heightened risk of cardiovascular disease among cancer survivors

Study sheds light on cardiovascular health of babies exposed to opioids in the womb

Study sheds light on cardiovascular health of babies exposed to opioids in the womb

Prenatal musical exposure increases baby's ability for neuronal encoding of speech sounds

Prenatal musical exposure increases baby's ability for neuronal encoding of speech sounds

Delay in early development of the embryo associated with likelihood of miscarriage

Delay in early development of the embryo associated with likelihood of miscarriage

Antibodies produced by newly developed mRNA vaccines are transferred from pregnant rabbits to offspring

Antibodies produced by newly developed mRNA vaccines are transferred from pregnant rabbits to offspring

Hox genes control stem cells involved in forming and repairing bone

Hox genes control stem cells involved in forming and repairing bone

Preterm infants do not get used to repeated pain, study finds

Preterm infants do not get used to repeated pain, study finds

Scientists study how maternal SARS-CoV-2 infection during pregnancy affects child’s brain development

Scientists study how maternal SARS-CoV-2 infection during pregnancy affects child’s brain development

In utero exposure to anti-nausea drug shown to increase risk of adult-onset colorectal cancer

In utero exposure to anti-nausea drug shown to increase risk of adult-onset colorectal cancer

Maternal obesity associated with adverse metabolic health outcomes in childhood

Maternal obesity associated with adverse metabolic health outcomes in childhood

Just 75 weekly minutes of physical activity can reduce the risks of early death and disease

Just 75 weekly minutes of physical activity can reduce the risks of early death and disease

Common pregnancy complications may be linked to slower biological development in infants

Common pregnancy complications may be linked to slower biological development in infants

Preventative antibiotic given during labor can reduce the risk of sepsis and death

Preventative antibiotic given during labor can reduce the risk of sepsis and death