Parents are constantly concerned about the health and safety of their children and they take many steps to protect them.

Most early-onset group B strep disease in newborns can be prevented by giving pregnant women antibiotics (medicine) through the vein (IV) du...

If you are thinking about having a baby and you have high blood pressure, talk first to your doctor or nurse

Gastroschisis occurs during pregnancy when the muscles of the wall of the baby's abdomen do not form correctly.

If a woman contracts toxoplasmosis during pregnancy, there is a possibility that her unborn child will be infected.

Children need immunizations (shots) to protect them from dangerous childhood diseases.

What if I don't know whether or not I am group B strep positive when my labor starts?

There is no known way to prevent the Down syndrome. However, infants and children with Down syndrome often will benefit from special program...

Can I breastfeed my baby if I am group B strep positive?

Folic Acid is a B vitamin which is found naturally in leafy vegetables, citrus fruits, beans, and whole grains. Folate and folic acid are in...