The U.S. Public Health Service recommends that women of childbearing age get at least 400 micrograms of folic acid each day, through food so...

Once you have the baby, your body should be able to use its insulin more effectively.

Both pregnancy and labor can affect a woman's body. After giving birth you will lose about 10 pounds right away and a little more as body fl...

Many healthcare providers recommend that a woman who is thinking about becoming pregnant see a healthcare provider to ensure she is in good ...

Researchers and health care providers use the term neural tube defects to describe one important category of birth defects.

Even before getting pregnant, you can make some lifestyle changes to ensure a healthy baby and increase your chances of conception. If you'...

Neural tube defects (NTD), including spina bifida and anencephaly, are the most common disabling birth defects.

Certain foods and beverages can harm your baby if you eat or drink them while you are pregnant.

Eating healthy foods is more important now than ever! You need more protein, iron, calcium, and folic acid than you did before pregnancy.

The following selected preconception risk factors for adverse pregnancy outcomes and evidence for the effectiveness of preconception care ha...