Researchers have characterized, in exacting detail, the rapid series of events that transform a single fertilized cell into a living, complex being. The work not only has enabled the team to explore ...

A recent March of Dimes report finds a decline in those getting early prenatal care. Experts explain why that's an issue and what needs to change.

A study provides new evidence on the adverse effects of prenatal exposure to ethylene oxide (EO) on fetal development. The results show that increased EO exposure in utero is associated with a ...

A teratogen is an environmental factor that a person is exposed to during their pregnancy that may affect the baby’s development, resulting in birth defects. In fact, around 4% to 5% of birth defects ...

It is safe to take prenatal vitamins while using birth control. However, people should only take them in the months leading up to pregnancy and during pregnancy. Prenatal vitamins typically contain a ...

Prenatal screening not only helps detect birth defects and chromosomal abnormalities early, but also helps doctors make ...

Advances in modern medicine allow us to treat fetuses and newborn babies for genetic or inherited diseases. Advances in modern medicine allow us to treat fetuses and newborn babies for genetic or ...

Exposure to PM2.5 during pregnancy, particularly in the earliest weeks, may reduce infant birth weight, according to a new ...

Pre-term birth and low birth weight are the two most common causes of infant death. Many children below five years of age are vulnerable to acute lower respiratory infection (ALRI), which could ...