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Early detection and proper management is crucial for babies born with a birth defect called antenatal hydronephrosis -- a ...

Prenatal Maternal Stressors Linked to Higher Blood Pressure During First Year After Birth, Study Shows Mar. 4, 2025 — Psychosocial stress during pregnancy could lead to higher blood pressure ...

As one of the world’s first fetal surgeons, Diana Farmer has long been focused on the smallest of patients.She specializes in ...

When pregnant patients and their families receive a prenatal diagnosis of a congenital heart defect (CHD), it sparks ...

If a heart defect is spotted, you’ll learn about the best- and worst-case scenarios for your baby.‌ This helps you prepare for what needs to happen after birth. In some cases, babies need ...

An expecting mother has several things to worry about, including birth defects. Questions like, ‘What if my baby has a heart defect?’ or ‘What if they are born with a cleft lip or palate?’ ...

Early signs of congenital heart defects can be easy to miss. Learn the symptoms that could indicate a heart issue in your ...

The mama bathed her new baby with her tongue, cooing to it softly. The calf was still damp when he wobbled to his feet for ...

Having a baby is most often one of the happiest times in a parent’s life, but sometimes families can receive a prenatal ...

A baby with a medically fragile condition finally got to go home Thursday after spending nearly a year at Blythedale Children's Hospital. Jade Nash Mar 13, 2025, 9:43 PM ...

Menthol from vaping during pregnancy may activate stress channels in embryos, disrupting development and increasing birth ...