Many moms-to-be know that their health even before they become pregnant -- known as pre-conception health -- can affect the health of their babies. Many moms-to-be know that their health even before ...

(CNN) -- Alcohol consumption during pregnancy has long been linked to congenital defects and developmental problems in newborns. Now a new study has found a link between a baby's congenital heart ...

There's no shortage of studies about what mothers-to-be should avoid while attempting to conceive and during their pregnancies. A new study, published Thursday, turned the lens around and examined ...

LOS ANGELES - Doctors have been encouraging women to avoid alcohol during pregnancy since fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) was formally recognized in 1973, but far less attention has been paid to the ...

For every married couple who have struggled without success to conceive a baby, there are dozens of well-wishers standing by, praying and kvetching. If the value of a film could be measured purely by ...

A study of more than 400 Australian women has found that alcohol consumption at or around the time of conception can damage the growth of the placenta, potentially harming a baby’s development. The ...

There are many theories that potential parents have the ability to influence the sex of their future babies. The ancient times also had a myriad of sex determination. Philosopher Aristotle said the ...

Pressure to conceive soon after marriage is a reality many couples face, especially in Indian society, where having a child is often seen as the next automatic step after the wedding. What should be a ...