To enhance the chances of a healthy baby, expectant parents should take constructive steps right from the start. Dr. Prakash ...

More than 1,500 newborns in Manitoba have been screened for a congenital virus that can cause birth defects since last ...

AURORA, Colo. — Giving birth can certainly come with obstacles, some that are so rare, only certain hospitals are trained to help. That's what happened with newborn baby Adelaide May. However, the ...

Bringing a baby into the world is one of the most wonderful experiences you can have, but it’s completely normal to feel a little worried about your baby’s health. Modern prenatal tests like ...

Nikki Warren-McClain and her husband, Ed McClain, of South Lake Tahoe wake up every morning not knowing whether their newborn son will even make it to the end of the day. The couples’ son, Kai, was ...

A Honduran woman infected with Zika gave birth in New Jersey to a baby girl with birth defects caused by the virus, her doctor said Wednesday. The infant is the second born in the United States with ...

Preventing birth defects begins even before conception and continues throughout pregnancy. In India, awareness about prenatal care, proper nutrition, timely vaccinations and regular medical check-ups ...

When a newborn struggles to feed, breathes rapidly, or develops a bluish tinge around the lips, parents may assume it is part ...

TAMPA, Florida (WFTS) — A Tampa couple is grieving the loss of their daughter who was born with a rare but fatal birth defect. Catherine Mornhineway and Andrew Ford said they got the devastating ...