Birth Defects

... in 100 infants born with a congenital (acquired after conception) or hereditary birth defect, how can you.... The first thing you should do if your child is diagnosed with a birth defect is get a second (or more...-baby visits, because many birth defect complications can be treated through early detection and intervention...

Not sleeping? Is your back killing you? Can't stand those cankles? Here, easy solutions for the 13 most common side effects.

...Each year in the United States, about 150,000 babies are born with birth defects ranging from mild... to life threatening. The three leading categories of birth defects are structural/metabolic, congenital... defects, they remain the leading cause of death in the first year of life. Birth defects are often...

Signs that your baby might need special attention.

Wondering about your infant's skin blotches? Find out which ones to ignore and which to investigate.

Hair coloring, teeth whitening, manicures, pedicures: What's safe to schedule -- and what to skip?

So you're thinking about trying to get pregnant? Congrats! Here's what to do now to get healthy, have fun, and feel prepared to start trying to conceive.

There's a lot to do before giving birth. Here's how to pace yourself and prepare for baby.

Can an ancient Chinese calendar really predict the gender of your baby? Take our simple quiz and find out. The results could spill the beans about whether you're having a boy or girl.

Hearing loss is surprisingly common in babies -- but a shocking number of children aren't diagnosed or treated until much too late.

Find out what genetic testing is, and whether you and your partner should get tested before you get pregnant.

You don't want to be a nag, but you shouldn't ignore a problem either. These are the times when you need to call your doctor.

Learn about four common medical procedures for pregnant women.

Get sensible ideas for taking off those extra pounds.

Feel crampy or beyond exhausted? See the surprising clues that may indicate you're expecting -- before a pregnancy test would.

Serious birthmarks are surprisingly common. The good news: Doctors are finding new ways to treat them.

You expected the glowy skin and gorgeous bump -- probably not the itchy boobs or extra gas. Here, we've got the lowdown on everything you've been dying to ask about your most blush-worthy pregnancy issues.

Pregnancy hormones can cause a number of skin issues, including acne, itching, darkening and stretch marks. Find out what causes these skin changes in pregnancy and what you can do to feel and look better.

All babies will fall asleep eventually. Some just need a little more help than others.

It's an aspect of our health that most of us take for granted: Have sex, get pregnant, right? In reality, even minor stressors can throw your body out of whack. If you're trying to conceive, these simple health moves can help protect your fertility.

Are you pregnant and wondering if you are having a girl or a boy? Take this gender prediction quiz that predicts the gender of your baby!

Find out how your age affects pregnancy -- and what you can to do ensure that both you and your developing baby are safe and healthy.

Learn all about OPKs before relying on them.

You know there are a lot of things you can't do, eat, or drink once you're pregnant, but did you know you should also change your lifestyle when you're trying to conceive? Put out those cigarettes, pass on that glass of wine, and say sayonara to your triple-shot lattes from Starbucks. Here are the bad habits you need to ditch, and, more important, how to do it.

Relax! Here, doctors share the truth about your biggest pregnancy worries -- and why they're not as scary as you think.