March for Babies to Raise Over $106 Million
More than 900 communities in all 50 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico will take part this weekend in March for Babies, the premier fundraising event for…
Smoking in Pregnancy Risky for Infants
Maternal cigarette smoking in the first trimester was associated with a 20 to 70 percent greater likelihood that a baby would be born with certain types of congenital heart defects,…
New Pregnancy Prevention Pills for You
Women, who are exploring new ways to prevent pregnancy, can now look at these options that are coming in the market. Latest among the vendors is Watson Pharmaceuticals. It has…
Celebs Join Hands to Ensure Baby Health
Samantha Harris hosted the 5th Annual March of Dimes Celebration of Babies luncheon Saturday in Los Angeles. The event was sponsored by the March of Dimes, a leading nonprofit organization…
What’s the Best Time to Conceive a Child?
In the survey, nearly 60 percent of moms said fall and winter are the best time to conceive a baby. To help them chronicle each one of those 40 weeks,…
FDA Approves ella for Emergency Contraception
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved ella (ulipristal acetate) tablets for emergency contraception. The prescription-only product prevents pregnancy when taken orally within 120 hours (five days) after…