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Do Preemies Benefit From High-Tech Measures?
Despite medical advances since the 1990s, success rate the same for babies born extremely early

Pre-Pregnancy Weight Linked to Babies’ Heart Problems
Overweight women more likely to have infants with certain birth defects, research shows

Health Tip: Reduce the Risk of Preterm Labor
Lifestyle choices can help you have a healthy pregnancy

Fetal Surgery May Treat Heart Defect
Researchers see some success in alleviating hypoplastic left heart syndrome

Improved Screening for Jaundice Can Protect Newborns
Universal testing would help prevent severe cases that can lead to brain damage, study finds

Antidepressants Linked to Heart Defects in Newborns
Certain drugs increase the possibility of septal malformation, researchers find

Exercise During Pregnancy Keeps Newborn Size Normal
Low-impact aerobics safe, beneficial throughout pregnancy, study suggests

Very Small Head Size Could Signal Problems in Newborns
Early screening urged for detection of epilepsy and other health issues, experts say

Health Tip: Are You Pregnant and Depressed?
Certain factors may increase your risk

Moms-to-Be Need Facts on Pain Control
Public campaign aims to dispel misinformation, educate women