In addition, effects of smoking during pregnancy on infant cortisol and stress response were explained by alterations in DNA for a gene that regulates passage of cortisol from mother to fetus. (sciencedaily.com)
You do not gain weight during pregnancy for no reason — it provides nourishment to your baby. (newhealthadvisor.com)
However, a new study finds that strategies to help women limit their weight gain during pregnancy don't seem to alleviate these complications. (health.com)