Congenital heart defects are the most common form of human birth defect, but we still don’t fully understand what causes them. Previous research had suggested that some heart defects could be ...

Congenital heart defects are the most common form of human birth defect, but we still don't fully understand what causes them. Previous research had suggested that some heart defects could be ...

A Doppler ultrasound that measures the blood flow of small unborn babies can reveal whether or not the placenta is working properly. In case of repeated deviations from these Doppler measurements, ...

Scientists express concern over health impacts, with another study finding particles in arteries ...

Your stress may be at an all-time high when you hear that you have a low-lying placenta. In the sea of problems related to pregnancy, this term can once again leave you wondering about its meaning.

Women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and obesity are at a higher risk of giving birth to smaller babies in terms of birth weight, length, and head circumference, according to a recent study ...

An ultrasound scan is a helpful way to check your pregnancy progress. It can also detect problems early. One such issue is ...

When Mana Parast was a medical resident in 2003, she had an experience that would change the course of her entire career: her first fetal autopsy. The autopsy, which pushed Parast to pursue perinatal ...