Birth defects affect 3% of pregnancies in the United States. Screening and diagnostic tests during pregnancy can identify many birth defects. Parents can take critical steps to help prevent certain ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. (Photo Credit: Getty Images) Parenting a kid with birth defects is not only emotionally draining but also poses unique challenges ...

Gestational diabetes is a form of diabetes that develops during pregnancy. It is not usually associated with birth defects. However, some research indicates it may increase the risk of certain ...

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- As January comes to a close, doctors say it's important to recognize National Birth Defects Awareness Month. The March of Dimes says birth defects are the leading cause of infant ...

Congenital heart disease or defect is a common type of birth defect that needs medical attention. The exact cause is unclear, but it may be connected to genetic factors or the mother's health ...

THAT’S GOOD NEWS. BUT AGAIN JUST BE CAREFUL ON SOME OF THOSE DAMP ROADS. ALL RIGHT. THANK YOU. WELL, THIS MONTH MARKS BIRTH DEFECTS AWARENESS MONTH WITH 1 IN 33 BABIES AFFECTED BY BIRTH DEFECTS IN THE ...

Getting an mRNA COVID-19 shot during the first trimester of pregnancy didn't lead to an increased risk of major structural birth defects, a multisite retrospective cohort study found. Major structural ...

First-trimester mRNA COVID-19 vaccine exposure is not associated with an increased risk for selected major structural birth defects, according to a study published online July 1 in JAMA Pediatrics.