Health Department advises that Standard flu shots help avoid premature birth and reduce risk of baby death

For the best chances of a safe delivery, study advises parents to research many childbirth complications

New heart test saves baby’s life! Now recommended for all newborns in the USA. Ask your hospital for this test

Some common medications, including certain birth control pills, may cause serious, permanent birth defects, but many people are unaware of this...

Twin to Twin Transfusion Syndrome (TTTS) has a high mortality rate for babies during pregnancy.  Here are the facts about TTTS

Haemophilus Influenza can cause major organ failure and death in unborn babies. Yet the pregnant mother may think she only has a cold...

CHD causes more deaths in the first year of life than any other birth defect. Reducing one’s risk begins before pregnancy, and continues during pregnancy. These practical tips could save your baby’s life.

Vasa Praevia often shows no symptoms. It is usually only detected once the mother is in labour, and then it’s too late: the baby has only a 5 ~10% of survival. But vasa praevia can be detected during pregnancy, with a harmless ultrasound. When detected, the infant survival rate is usually 100%. Ask your doctor for this ultrasound: it could save your baby’s life.

Iodine deficiency affects fertility, increases the risk of miscarriage, stillbirth and abortion, and can have devastating effects on newborns and young infants. Luckily, iodine deficiency is easily preventable.