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Trying to conceive? Dads may need folate too

Women who are trying to conceive or who have become pregnant are urged to take their prenatal vitamins, which are high in folic acid. Folic acid (or ... Read More »

UTI increases birth defect rate

If you've ever had a urinary tract infection (UTI), you know how painful and annoying they can be. But the possible problems do not stop there, ... Read More »

Birth defect warnings being discussed less

A new study has stated that many doctors aren't really communicating with their female patients. As in: if you're planning on being pregnant, watch ... Read More »

Baby born drunk

Despite the mountains of medical evidence saying you should severely limit -- if not entirely eliminate -- alcohol intake during pregnancy, some ... Read More »

Antidepressant use found to cause small risk of birth defects

If you were pregnant while taking antidepressants, a new study shows that your child has a very small chance of being born with birth defects. This ... Read More »