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9 Birth Defects and Their Symptoms and Treatments
... 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...
16 Pregnancy Myths
Everything from books to magazines to relatives and neighbors have a plethora of advice about pregnancy do's and don'ts, but what's the truth?
Common Birth Defects and Their Impact on Baby
...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...
21 Most Embarrassing Pregnancy Problems
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.
Your Changing Body Week-by-Week
From the time of conception until the time you give birth, your body is going to go through some major changes. Find out what to expect with our week-by-week look at your changing body.
Your Developing Baby, Week by Week
Your baby begins as a tiny cluster of cells, but during the nine-month process of pregnancy she becomes an amazing baby with facial features, a beating heart and kicking legs. Find out what's happening with baby's development week by week.
Birthmark Questions
Wondering about your infant's skin blotches? Find out which ones to ignore and which to investigate.
6 Delivery-Day Jitters
Worrying about your labor and delivery is completely normal -- but that doesn't make preparing for the big day any easier! Knowing what to expect, however, can lessen your concerns. Here are answers to many common mom-to-be worries.
Second Trimester: Images of Your Developing Baby
We've partnered with the American Institute of Ultrasound Medicine (AIUM), Johns Hopkins, and the March of Dimes to create this unique peak into Baby's development inside the womb. These images reveal all the intricate details of your baby's growth -- from a collection of cells to a full-term newborn. While most women may only receive one or two ultrasounds during pregnancy, which is normal, this slideshow of the 2nd trimester of pregnancy gives you a look at each week of development.
3 Signs That You May Be in Labor
No one wants to arrive at the hospital too early -- or risk giving birth in the car. So how can you tell the difference between real and false labor? Pay attention to the following classic labor-day signs.
