How does a baby develop inside the womb? Fox News looks at the various stages of development from conception to birth. Pregnancy tends to follow a well-understood and predictable course. But according ...

Many moms-to-be know that their health even before they become pregnant -- known as pre-conception health -- can affect the health of their babies. Many moms-to-be know that their health even before ...

(CNN) -- Alcohol consumption during pregnancy has long been linked to congenital defects and developmental problems in newborns. Now a new study has found a link between a baby's congenital heart ...

There's no shortage of studies about what mothers-to-be should avoid while attempting to conceive and during their pregnancies. A new study, published Thursday, turned the lens around and examined ...

A study of more than 400 Australian women has found that alcohol consumption at or around the time of conception can damage the growth of the placenta, potentially harming a baby’s development. The ...

Your weight before pregnancy influences far more than the number your doctor expects you to gain. It affects how the placenta forms, how well nutrients reach your baby, and even the chances of ...

The 'Glee' star is currently pregnant with her second baby and is already mom to son Ever, 3 Cindy Ord/Getty Images Lea Michele is opening up about her difficult journey to conceive her second baby.

So during the pre-conception period and pregnancy, the health of both parents can influence an offspring, and the second paper in the new series spotlights how those influences can involve a baby’s ...