Dr Danielle Matthews, a developmental psychology specialist from The University of Sheffield, talked to us about baby brain development, language recognition and what we can do to help babies learn.

If your newborn could talk, here’s what they’d ask you for There are a number of simple ways you can stimulate your baby’s ...

Gray matter is made up of neuron cell bodies and dendrites and is responsible for processing and interpreting information, ...

Why taking turns is so important Taking turns is needed for language learning and social development. How babies tune into sing-song voices Speaking in high-pitched 'baby voices' makes it easier ...

Growing research suggests that high levels of stress during pregnancy can adversely affect a baby’s brain development. But the evidence isn’t clear-cut by any means. A study in America has shown that ...

How nature and nurture combine to shape the brain is nowhere more evident than in the development of language ability. How much of that comes hardwired, and how do babies acquire the rest?

A study in mice has discovered that the presence of Bifidobacterium breve bacteria in the mother's gut during pregnancy promotes healthy brain development in the fetus. The fetal brain development ...

A major trial has found a single iron infusion in the third trimester can significantly reduce anemia in pregnant women and ...

Especially beneficial for expecting mothers, fish oil aids the development of their baby’s brain and eyes. When it comes to choosing the best fish oil for pregnancy, there are a few critical ...