British study finds no problems with balance in kids, but some experts have concerns about the findings
Early study doesn't prove that common chemical causes the condition, experts say
Findings underscore need to protect developing brain, researcher says
In large Swedish study, risk rose along with the mother's weight
Most recent cases linked to soft cheeses, produce
Up to 4 percent of pregnancies involve mothers with thyroid conditions, study authors say
Practice would provide a substantial benefit with few risks, experts say
Mothers with deficiency had kids with lower IQs and reading ability, researchers say
Test found specific changes to two genes predicted problem with 85 percent accuracy
Infants may have higher risk for conditions like pneumonia, study found
But the risk is small and the connection hasn't been proven, researchers say
Small study suggests infants of women who take supplements have lower risk of wheezing
Effects of this unregulated drug are unpredictable, researchers caution
Medicines containing valproate linked to lower IQs in children, agency says
Study tied exposure in womb to hyperactivity, lower IQ
Newborns who weigh much more or less than average may be at risk for disorder, researchers say
Children should not play with these products, researcher says
Helpful tips can reassure expectant mothers about their hair, nail and skin care treatments
A caregiver dedicated solely to the baby should be present, organization advises
Women with symptoms in early pregnancy shouldn't rely on clinical exam alone, experts say
Large Danish study looked at children of women who took valproate in pregnancy
After years of no change, overall rate declined 12 percent from 2005 to 2011
Variation seen in 'long QT syndrome' found in nearly 20 percent of cases
Too much of the hormone can disable tumor suppressor gene, researchers report
But research needs replication before conclusions are drawn, experts say
Full-term deliveries give infants best chance to develop and thrive, experts say
Lower levels of vitamin D seen among those born in May
Factors include age, disease history and weight
20 percent are repeat births and these babies face health risks, agency says
Support for stress should be part of prenatal care, study author says
California study found higher risk of spinal cord, brain disorders
'German measles' caused serious birth defects in 3 cases in 3 states in 2012, health officials say
Too little may raise risk for complications, researchers find
Employment didn't raise risk of preterm, low birth-weight baby, researchers report
Large Danish study looked at women who had lost a close relative while expecting
38 states reported minimal activity last week, CDC says
Researchers speculate that effect on immune system, stress response might explain why
Psychiatrist says untreated depression has health consequences for mother, baby
French study compared medical, surgical procedures
33 states experienced minimal activity last week, CDC says
Study also found greater possibility of forceps delivery
Ranged from 7 percent of all births to nearly 70 percent, study finds
While study did not show cause and effect, expert said it's best to avoid exposure
Large Danish study of odansetron found no rise in miscarriage, birth defects
Babies of women with alcohol problems during or after pregnancy had three times the risk of sudden, unexplained death
Research might one day lead to better treatments for disorders such as ADHD, autism, scientists say
Activity has decreased in many areas, data shows
Legislation in Belgium shown to reduce harmful effect of secondhand smoke
Increased ventilation reduces exposure to secondhand smoke, chemicals, researchers say
What works for singletons doesn't necessarily work for multiples, researchers find