TAMPA, Florida (WFTS) — A Tampa couple is grieving the loss of their daughter who was born with a rare but fatal birth defect. Catherine Mornhineway and Andrew Ford said they got the devastating ...

Hypospadias affects the urethra, foreskin and curvature of the penis, and is usually altered in surgery as a baby.

Nikki Warren-McClain and her husband, Ed McClain, of South Lake Tahoe wake up every morning not knowing whether their newborn son will even make it to the end of the day. The couples’ son, Kai, was ...

The window of opportunity to address risk factors for birth defects lies in pre-pregnancy care, according to a study based on responses from 5,374 women that published in August. Research, published ...

To enhance the chances of a healthy baby, expectant parents should take constructive steps right from the start. Dr. Prakash ...

HACKENSCAK, N.J. (AP) — A Honduran woman infected with Zika gave birth in New Jersey to a baby girl with birth defects caused by the virus, her doctor said Wednesday. The infant is the second born in ...

AURORA, Colo. — Giving birth can certainly come with obstacles, some that are so rare, only certain hospitals are trained to help. That's what happened with newborn baby Adelaide May. However, the ...

The researchers found that about 66.4% of women of reproductive age had at least 1 known modifiable risk factor. HealthDay News — About two-thirds of reproductive-aged women in the United States have ...

A Texas family is just days away from the first of several life-changing medical procedures for their baby. 11-month-old Brody Shain was born with a severe bilateral cleft lip and palate, meaning his ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Catherine Mornhineway said during a 14-week ultrasound, a doctor diagnosed her unborn baby with anencephaly, a fatal birth defect.