Baby and Me

Researchers have concluded that hormones released during pregnancy are responsible for elevating the level of a particular protein in the body that is known to block the growth of …

Gestational diabetes costs an estimated $3,305 per woman. In 2007 gestational diabetes increased national medical costs by $636 million in the United States. Costs are attributed to labor, …

An enlarged heart is most common in an infant under one year old. An enlarged heart can be caused by many sources, however, complication of diabetes in pregnant mothers can cause enlarged…

Children who are exposed to tobacco smoke in the womb and exposed to lead after birth have a high risk of ADHD. Nearly 800,000 ADHD cases in children aged 8 to 15 could be reduced by…

A recent study using mice has found promise that a new drug could reverse learning problems associated with Down syndrome.

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Prenatal factors that may contribute to the development of ADHD include smoking, exposure to environmental poisons, drug use, and alcohol use.

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Stanford University researchers have found that pregnant women who have multiple sclerosis (MS) are only at a slightly higher risk for abnormal fetal growth and c-section delivery than…

Fetal alcohol effects (FAE) may be diagnosed in a child who was exposed to alcohol before birth and has some signs of fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS), yet does not meet all of the necessary…

Frequent urination and nausea may be symptoms of conditions such as a kidney disorder, pregnancy, ovarian cancer, type 2 diabetes, and more.

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During pregnancy, asthma triggers can increase your risk of having an asthma attack. Triggers can include allergens, exercise, and infections.

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