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

Severe birth defects have become increasingly common as new research points to fentanyl misuse as a new possible cause. Recently, at least 30 infants across the US have been born with “fetal fentanyl ...

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

Being born with a heart defect may be associated with an increased cancer risk for babies and their moms, according to new ...

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

Newborns with a heart defect may have two strikes against their future health, rather than one. Babies with heart birth defects appear to have a higher risk of developing childhood cancer, compared to ...

Parenting a kid with birth defects is not only emotionally draining but also poses unique challenges that you probably didn’t prepare for when you were trying for pregnancy. Of course, you love your ...

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 ...

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 ...