How does a baby develop inside the womb? Fox News looks at the various stages of development from conception to birth. Pregnancy tends to follow a well-understood and predictable course. But according ...

(CNN) -- Alcohol consumption during pregnancy has long been linked to congenital defects and developmental problems in newborns. Now a new study has found a link between a baby's congenital heart ...

Many moms-to-be know that their health even before they become pregnant -- known as pre-conception health -- can affect the health of their babies. Many moms-to-be know that their health even before ...

There's no shortage of studies about what mothers-to-be should avoid while attempting to conceive and during their pregnancies. A new study, published Thursday, turned the lens around and examined ...

“The first thousand days” is a common term used by paediatricians to describe the period from conception to the child’s second birthday – a time in which so many critical developments occur. While ...

There are many theories that potential parents have the ability to influence the sex of their future babies. The ancient times also had a myriad of sex determination. Philosopher Aristotle said the ...

New research from the UK suggests that a baby’s sex is linked to his or her mother’s diet around the time of conception and the finding may explain why fewer boys are born nowadays in the ...

Your weight before pregnancy influences far more than the number your doctor expects you to gain. It affects how the placenta forms, how well nutrients reach your baby, and even the chances of ...