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"We cannot slacken our efforts." Researchers issue warning about invisible threat that could impact newborns' brain development: 'Further steps are needed' first appeared on The Cool Down.

The fetal nervous system — i.e. your baby's brain, spinal cord, and nerves — is one of the very first systems to develop. In fact, it's making big strides before you even know you're pregnant. Fetal ...