Each January, the United States observes National Birth Defects Prevention Month.

Aug. 1 through 7 is World Breastfeeding Week — the perfect time to learn a little more about breastfeeding.

Whether you are trying to have a baby or just thinking about it, informing yourself is a good first step. Here are three tips to get you started:

Parts of the United States that had local Zika virus transmission saw an increase in birth defects that have been linked to the virus, a new study found.

Being obese during pregnancy may raise the likelihood of your infant being apparently bigger, according to a new study.

Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) may be relatively common, according to a new study.

Gaining too much or too little weight during pregnancy may affect the baby's birth weight, risk for preterm birth and the likelihood of cesarean section (C-section) delivery, a new study found.

Treating mildly low thyroid function during pregnancy might not be worth the trouble, according to a new study.

Children of moms who had good folate levels during pregnancy may have a lower risk for childhood obesity, a new study found.

It's a well-known fact that smoking during pregnancy can harm the baby. Now, researchers may have a clearer picture as to why that is.