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The presence of antibodies in a mother's circulation against certain blood antigens can spell trouble for a pregnancy and the newborn baby.

A developing fetus can be irreversibly damaged by the drugs a mother uses while pregnant. Substance abuse is serious and in some cases deadly for an unborn child.

DHA is an omega-3 fatty acid that has been shown to promote healthy brain development in a fetus when taken as a supplement by an expectant mother during pregnancy.

Early diagnosis and intervention is crucial for children with FAS. The first step is learning to recognize the symptoms and characteristics of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome.

During pregnancy, many over-the-counter drugs are off limits. With a few natural remedies and stand-ins, pregnant women can find relief from viral symptoms and stay safe.

Currently, more than 200,000 units of cord blood are stored by public and private cord blood banks. Read on to find out why it is saved and how to donate.

Explore the side effects on the fetus if a woman drinks while she is pregnant.

For some expectant mothers not taking antidepressants during pregnancy is not an option. There are some depression medications that are fairly safe for mother and baby.

German Measles (rubella) and Rubeola (measles) are similar childhood infectious rashes caused by RNA viruses.

There are two main categories of genetic mutation based on the type of cell they occur in. Changes to a person's DNA can be inherited or acquired after fertilization.

Tamoxifen is proven to prevent breast cancer. But it may cause side effects ranging from unpleasant to life threatening. Each woman must balance those risks and benefits.

The physiologic changes associated with pregnancy can make it more difficult for the mother's body to keep blood sugar levels normal.

You can have a promising medical job as an ultrasound technician. The opportunities are varied and the salaries can be above average with many educational pathways.

Many medications are associated with adverse effects during pregnancy; some drugs are safe; others might be prescribed in spite of their risks; some should never be used.

Stem cells can be extracted from your baby's umbilical cord blood and stored for future medical need. Find out how cord blood is collected and banked.

Blighted ovum, or early pregnancy failure, is a common type of miscarriage where a fetus either doesn't form correctly or never forms at all.

Mercury is the most common source of heavy metal toxicity and dental amalgams are the primary source of mercury exposure.

Ultrasound imaging is a safe noninvasive technique for making diagnostic medical images of the human body. What physics makes this technique work?

If you build a desire for the Creator, He will reveal Himself in it. The wisdom of Kabbalah explains how.

Optimal iron nutrition is not always present during pregnancy. Read on to find out which factors can affect iron nutrition.

Exposure to chickenpox during pregnancy can cause serious problems for infants of non-immune mothers. Serologic tests for immunity can allay many fears.

Research findings have shown that caffeine can have some negative side effects on both mother and baby during pregnancy, so intake should be limited.

Most everyone knows that being drastically overweight is unhealthy. Research shows that obesity in pregnant women hurts children before, and long after, they are born.

Mothers who smoke any time during the month before conception through the first trimester are at higher risk for having babies with serious cardiac birth defects.

Women are especially vulnerable to crimes of violence and the effects of war. The loss of security and infrastructure increases the risks of rape and maternal death.

Many people eat when they are depressed. What they may not realize is that the food could be the chemical cause of the depression.

Most diseases that affect cats can't be transmitted to humans, but there are a few that people can contract from cats and other animals.

Although the full potential for fetal harm is undefined for many medications, the Food and Drug Administration determines "best guess" safety profiles for most drugs.

Optimal iodine levels are necessary during pregnancy and lactation. Unfortunately iodine deficiency is occurring even in countries using iodized salt programs.

Homeowners should be more concerned about the use of too much fertilizer and other lawn chemicals. A Virginia program teaches that too much pollutes and endangers health.

Prenatal health includes special requirements for proteins, fats, vitamins and minerals. Can a raw food diet support a pregnancy?

Licorice candy is considered a perfectly "safe" treat by most people. A new study shows it is harmful to a developing fetus and the baby's health after birth.

Unless you are traveling to Africa or South America, yellow fever is not an infectious travel risk that need concern you.

A noted female hormone administered after a serious head injury may save a life. Tests show progesterone reduces brain swelling in traumatic brain injury patients.