In a recent study published in Environmental Research, researchers examined the effects of prenatal exposure to chemicals on early child language ability. Study: The association of prenatal phthalates ...

Prenatal language wiring: Babies exposed to a foreign language before birth process it like their mother tongue, showing early brain plasticity and potential for early interventions. Pronunciation ...

Phthalates, chemicals commonly found in personal care products, food processing and packaging, and household items, could be linked to delayed language development in children, according to a study ...

Babies exposed to high amounts of air pollution in the womb show slower signs of development at 18 months than those exposed to lower levels.

Exposure to air pollution in early pregnancy may slow a baby’s language and motor development, raising concerns about ...

Toddlers whose moms were exposed to higher levels of air pollution during mid- to late-pregnancy tend to score lower on measures of cognition, motor coordination and language skills, according to new ...

Exposure to air pollution during the first three months of pregnancy is associated with lower language abilities in toddlers, ...

A KCL study has found that exposure during the first trimester of pregnancy delayed speech development ...

A Vanderbilt and Notre Dame study found that comments made by healthcare providers during prenatal care visits can influence how parents perceive their unborn children, with potential long-term ...