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Moms can transfer measles antibodies to their fetuses, and those can stick around for a few months after birth.

From Slate • Feb. 17, 2026

Pregnant women typically take folate supplements to prevent neural tube defects in developing fetuses.

From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 24, 2025

The study found that PM2.5 exposure can influence the histone profiles of pregnant women, disrupting the normal balance of cytokine genes and leading to increased inflammation in both women and fetuses.

From Science Daily • Nov. 29, 2024

An RSV vaccine is also available for expectant mothers at weeks 32 to 36 of pregnancy to pass protection to their fetuses.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 23, 2024

She and my stepmom were comparing ultrasound photos of their fetuses at dinner.

From "Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda" by Becky Albertalli