To test or not to test is a complex equation of morals, medical terms, mom's age and miscarriage risk factors. When Sheila Quirke woke up that morning, she knew July 18 could be her best day, a bad ...

Would you want to know if your unborn baby is at risk of autism? Researchers wrapping up a 4,406-patient study say that a new genetic test that analyzes fetal DNA in more detail than current prenatal ...

The first weeks of pregnancy shape a lifetime, and what happens during those early days can influence everything that follows ...

Imagine this: You just found out that you or your partner are pregnant, and your overwhelmed with emotions. You start thinking about prenatal vitamins, making your first provider appointment, car ...

Fetal alcohol syndrome is the most severe and preventable form of fetal alcohol spectrum disorders, requiring specific diagnostic criteria. Obstetricians are crucial in preventing fetal alcohol ...

Many women wonder whether they need blood tests in the very early days of pregnancy, especially before symptoms appear or an ...