“Because iron deficiency is the root cause of many cases of anaemia, widespread iron supplementation for women – both when ...

Women with anemia in early pregnancy have a 47% increased risk of giving birth to a child with a heart defect, researchers ...

Treating anemia during pregnancy might lower the risk of heart defects in newborns, a new study says. Women with anemia in ...

Any disruption during this stage could lead to significant birth defects caused by the misallocation ... of the best steps you can take for your baby’s health. Start by setting a quit date ...

This discovery, linking anaemia in expectant mothers to congenital heart disease (CHD), marks a major step forward in understanding and potentially preventing this common birth defect. Congenital ...

When you're pregnant, prenatal tests give you information about your and your baby's health. These tests help spot any problems that could affect them, such as birth defects or genetic diseases.

An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology has found that mothers who are anemic in early pregnancy face a higher ...

Vaccination did not increase the risk for major structural birth defects. Neither brand of mRNA vaccine was associated with birth defects. COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy was not associated ...