For some families, the joy of a new baby comes with unexpected challenges: About 3% of US newborns — roughly 1 in 33 — have a birth defect each year. While it might seem scary, the good news is that ...

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Pregnancy often changes the way women think about health. Questions that may have once seemed distant suddenly feel immediate. What should I avoid eating? Am I walking too much or too little? These ...

The second trimester may be a useful time to plan simple meals, snacks and food routines for early parenthood.