Difficulty Getting Pregnant See All Difficulty Getting Pregnant See All Causes of Infertility See All Infertility Tests and Procedures See All  Infertility in Difficulty Getting Pregnant, Difficulty Getting Pregnant Infertility is a problem of the reproductive system. It impairs the body's ability to reproduce. Anyone can have infertility problems. Read on to learn more. ...more  Infertility Risk Factors for Women and Men in Difficulty Getting Pregnant, Difficulty Getting Pregnant Age, chronic diseases, and endometriosis are common factors for women.

Genetic Counseling See All  Medical Genetics: Types of Genetic Changes in Genetic Counseling Genetic changes come in 2 main types: chromosome abnormalities and single-gene defects....more  Birth Defects in Children in Genetic Counseling A birth defect is a health problem or abnormal physical change that is present when a baby is born. Birth defects can be very mild, where the baby looks and acts like any other baby. Or birth defects can be more severe. Read on to learn more.

Older Moms See All  Risks of Pregnancy Over Age 30 in Older Moms Many women today are waiting until later in life to have children. In the U.S., birth rates for women in their 30s are at the highest levels in 4 decades. ...more

Planning Ahead See All  Planning a Pregnancy in Planning Ahead Planning ahead and taking care of yourself before becoming pregnant is the best thing you can do for you and your baby. ...more  Nutrition Before Pregnancy in Planning Ahead Pre-conception nutrition is a vital part of preparing for pregnancy. Read on to learn more about your nutritional needs before getting pregnant. ...more  Zika and Pregnancy Planning in Planning Ahead There is no vaccine to prevent Zika infection.

Planning Ahead See All Planning Ahead See All Older Moms See All Genetic Counseling See All  Planning a Pregnancy in Planning Ahead, Planning Ahead Planning ahead and taking care of yourself before becoming pregnant is the best thing you can do for you and your baby. ...more  Nutrition Before Pregnancy in Planning Ahead, Planning Ahead Pre-conception nutrition is a vital part of preparing for pregnancy. Read on to learn more about your nutritional needs before getting pregnant. ...more

Now that You're Pregnant See All  Signs of Pregnancy/The Pregnancy Test in Now that You're Pregnant The signs of pregnancy vary from woman to woman, but the most obvious sign usually is a missed period. ...more  Calculating a Due Date in Now that You're Pregnant First, determine the first day of your last menstrual period. Next, count back 3 calendar months and add 1 year and 7 days to that date.

Preparing for Pregnancy See All Planning Ahead See All Difficulty Getting Pregnant See All Now that You're Pregnant See All  Folic Acid for a Healthy Baby in Preparing for Pregnancy Getting enough folic acid can reduce the risk for neural tube defects (NTDs) and may also reduce the risk for other serious birth defects of the brain and spinal cord. ...more

Birth Defects and Genetic Disorders See All  Anorectal Malformation in Children in Birth Defects and Genetic Disorders Anorectal malformations are birth defects, or problems that happen as an unborn baby is developing during pregnancy. With this defect, the anus and rectum don’t develop properly. They are the lower part of the digestive tract. ...more  Birth Defects in Children in Birth Defects and Genetic Disorders A birth defect is a health problem or abnormal physical change that is present when a baby is born.

The NICU See All  Newborn Warning Signs in The NICU Most newborns adjust well to the outside world. But it's helpful to know about these warning signs that could indicate a possible problem. ...more  When a Baby Has Difficulty After Birth in The NICU Some babies may have difficulty at birth. These include babies who are born prematurely, have a difficult delivery, or have birth defects. Here's what you need to know. ...more  The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in The NICU NICUs provide specialized care for the tiniest patients.

Blood Disorders See All  Blood Types in Pregnancy in Blood Disorders A baby may have the blood type and Rh factor of either parent, or a combination of both parents. ...more  Hemolytic Disease of the Newborn (HDN) in Blood Disorders Hemolytic disease of the newborn (HDN) is a blood problem in newborns. It occurs when your baby's red blood cells break down at a fast rate.  It’s also called erythroblastosis fetalis. ...more  Vitamin K Deficiency Bleeding (VKDB) in a Newborn Baby in Blood Disorders Vitamin K deficiency bleeding is a problem that occurs in some newborns.