Birth defects — also known as congenital anomalies — are structural or functional conditions present at birth that can affect ...

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 ...

Valproic acid, also known as Depakote, may boost the chance of certain defects. June 10, 2010— -- Using the antiseizure medication valproic acid (Depakote) in the first trimester of pregnancy ...

The rare birth defect is associated with the mosquito-borne Zika virus. — -- At the center of the Zika virus crisis is the rise of a dangerous condition called microcephaly. The rare birth defect ...

SHREVEPORT, La. - January is the month to raise awareness about birth defects, how to prevent them, and how to support those affected. A birth defect is a health condition a baby develops before birth ...

Need more of a reason to eat a healthy diet? Pregnant women who load up on fruits, veggies and whole grains have a reduced risk of having babies with neural tube defects, such as spina bifida or cleft ...

Birth defects affect millions of babies each year, but many can be prevented or detected early. Experts explain why antenatal ...

Two of three women of childbearing age in the United States are at heightened risk for birth defects due to at least one environmental or lifestyle factor — but these factors are modifiable, new ...

One in 33 babies in the United States are born with birth defects. But a new study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is raising awareness of ways to lower that risk. The study points ...

Untreated thyroid disorders in pregnancy can affect a baby's brain, growth and vision. Experts explain why early screening ...

Children with mothers who had vs. did not have an eating disorder before pregnancy had greater odds for preschool wheezing and school-age asthma, according to results published in Thorax.“For ...