Reducing the risk for congenital heart defects
A teratogen is something that can cause a birth defect or increase the risk of a baby having a birth defects. Certain medicines are teratogens be ...
Fever and pregnancy
A fever is an increase in your body temperature. It usually happens when you’re sick and is a sign that your body is fighting off an infection. The av ...
Wash your hands for National Handwashing Awareness Week
The easiest way to stop the spread of germs is to wash your hands. You should wash your hands before and after many activities, such as when you are p ...
Can you prevent infections during pregnancy?
There are some infections that you can get either before or during pregnancy that may cause complications for you and your baby. You can’t always prev ...
Turtles look cute but are dangerous to pregnant women and young children
If you’re pregnant or have children under the age of 5, you should remove any reptile or amphibian you may have in your home. That’s because they ...