Babies who yawn more in the womb tend to be born at lower weights, suggesting fetal yawning may signal early growth or stress.

Fetal movements are one of the most reassuring signs of a baby’s well-being during pregnancy. However, they can also raise concerns for expectant parents who may be unsure what is normal. In this Q&A, ...

At the UK's University of Sussex, researchers believe the movement of babies could be more than a reflexive way to strengthen their muscles. While parents love to coo and awe over their infant's every ...

Got multiples on the way? Here’s what you need to know about when and how much you’ll feel your twins move.

Spontaneous, random baby movements aid the development of their sensorimotor system, according to new research led by the University of Tokyo. Detailed motion capture of newborns and infants was ...

Jennifer Lopez, Gwen Stefani and Nicole Kidman each own a kickTrak. But it’s no celebrity workout fad — it’s a portable fetal movement monitor. Counting kicks and other fetal movements gives expectant ...

When Fernanda Sheridan was 30 weeks pregnant with her daughter Natalie, she noticed that Natalie started jerking a lot. “I didn’t think much of it. I thought that she was going to be a soccer player,” ...