Do not count yourself lucky that your unborn child is safe from the dreaded Zika virus because you have never stepped foot in Brazil. According to the Centre for Disease Control (CDC), it is not only ...

The CDC's latest patient video breaks down five essential things every doctor wants you to know about alcohol during pregnancy. Designed for those who are pregnant or planning to be, it offers key ...

Little to no attention has been given to the father's potential contribution to fetal alcohol syndrome disorders. Katleho Seisa/E+ via Getty Images Men drink more, are more likely to binge drink and ...

A UK study reveals pregnant women's use of alcohol-free drinks, highlighting safety concerns and the need for clearer ...

Fetal alcohol syndrome is the most severe and preventable form of fetal alcohol spectrum disorders, requiring specific diagnostic criteria. Obstetricians are crucial in preventing fetal alcohol ...

New advice from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention aimed at preventing fetal alcohol syndrome has created quite a stir. The CDC estimates that about 3 million women "are at risk of ...

Pregnancy carries with it so many dos and don’ts regarding the health and welfare of both the mother and the unborn baby, so this creates a problem regarding the need for this particular drug.

A simple information sheet may help prevent harms caused by prenatal alcohol exposure. A study just published in Alcohol, Clinical and Experimental Research found that women who reviewed a flyer with ...

International Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) Awareness Day is coming up on September 9th. This special day is a reminder to avoid alcohol if you’re pregnant. Many people know you shouldn’t ...