Commercial air travel poses no special risks to a healthy pregnant woman or her fetus.

Acclimatization responses at altitude act to preserve fetal oxygen supply, but all pregnant women should avoid altitudes higher than 3,658m ...

It is especially important for pregnant women to adhere strictly to food and water precautions in developing countries because the consequen...

Hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS) is a problem with the heart's structure that is present at birth (congenital).

Spring break is all about partying as much as possible. Unfortunately, nothing can kill your good time faster than too much beer or liquor l...

Marijuana is often mistakenly viewed as a "safe" drug.

Medical checkups and screening tests help keep you and your baby healthy during pregnancy.

Transposition of the great arteries (TGA) is a heart condition that is present at birth, and often is called a congenital heart defect.

A ventricular septal defect (VSD) is a heart condition that is present at birth and often is called a congenital defect. A VSD occurs when t...

Tetralogy of Fallot is a problem with the heart's structure that is present at birth. This defect changes the normal flow of blood through t...