It is more than a little puzzling to me why the Rev. Robert A. Winter, in his Oct. 31 letter, “Issue 1 is grounded in basic human values,” states that “the kind of life we can legitimately describe as ...

Doctors explain why taking folic acid before pregnancy matters, how folate status affects fertility, and when to start ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Birth defects affect 3% of pregnancies in the United States. Screening and diagnostic tests during pregnancy can identify many birth defects. Parents can take critical steps to help prevent certain ...

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.

While the SARS-CoV-2 virus has dominated the news this past year, researchers continue to study the health effects of the Zika virus, which has been reported in 86 countries globally. The Zika virus ...