Infant mortality

Surrogate Refused To Abort Baby With Heart Defect: ‘I Had No Rights,’ She Says

A surrogate refused a baby’s parents’ wish for an abortion after finding out the unborn boy had a heart defect. Now she is calling on people to love them for their decision ultimately to "choose...

Unborn Baby Undergoes Historic Heart Surgery In Womb

Doctors in Canada perform historic in-utero heart surgery on unborn baby.

Is Smoking Weed While Pregnant Really That Bad?

Smoking weed throughout pregnancy can triple the odds of having an infant with low birth weight.

5 Common Antibiotics That Cause Miscarriage In Early Pregnancy

Researchers at the University of Montreal identify five most common antibiotics linked to risk of miscarriage during early pregnancy.

Graphic Video Captures Baby's Head Popping Out During Gentle C-Section

A team of doctors in Venezuela capture a baby coming out of mother's abdomen during a "gentle C-section" in graphic video.

The Countries Where More Pregnant Women Drink Alcohol

Researchers identify the 11 European countries with the highest drinking rates among pregnant women.

Meet The Boy Born With 'Two Faces'

A boy in China is born with "two faces" due to a rare birth defect.

The (Hidden) Danger Of Secondhand Smoke For Women Of Childbearing Age

Women exposed to secondhand smoke risk poor fetal brain development, even before conception.

Man With Rare Blood Type Saves 2 Million Babies From Rh Disease

A man in Australia is saving the lives of two million babies all over the world from Rhesus disease.

Updated Guidelines To Prevent SIDs Warn Against Pillows, Blankets, And Teddies

The American Academy of Pediatrics has recently updated its recommendations to help prevent sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).

Latin Rapper Wisin Reveals Newborn Daughter's Rare, Often Fatal Disorder

Reggaeton singer Wisin reveals newborn daughter's rare genetic disorder, trisomy 13, and the physical and emotional consequences that have come with it.