Most Americans know that it’s important for someone to take care of their health before getting pregnant and during pregnancy to increase their chance of having a healthy baby. Many people know, for ...

We would like to thank Lisa Schölin, Queens Medical Research Institute, University of Edinburgh; Andrea Hilton, Department of Paramedical, Perioperative and Advanced Practice, University of Hull and ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Women who drink alcohol while pregnant raise the risk that their child will develop a rare type of blood cancer called acute myeloid leukemia, or AML, a new study suggests.

A new UK study reveals that alcohol-free and low-alcohol drinks are now a go-to choice for pregnant women seeking safer social options. However, many remain uncertain about how safe they actually are, ...

Despite previous concerns, new research finds little evidence of a direct causal link between maternal coffee consumption and childhood developmental challenges. Study: Mendelian Randomization ...

A new systematic review and meta-analysis published in the scientific journal Addiction and led by University of Bristol researchers shows that maternal prenatal smoking is associated with offspring ...

If you’re pregnant, don’t drink any alcohol. Avoiding alcohol during pregnancy is a core message from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists ...