WRAL

Common antibiotics linked to increased risk of birth defects, study says

CNN — Taking some common antibiotics during the first trimester of pregnancy was linked with higher risk of birth defects, according to a new study. The study, published Wednesday in the medical ...
Science Daily

Researchers uncover news clues about the cause of common birth defects

A recent study has uncovered new information about orofacial development in mice that researchers believe could one day help reduce the risk of certain birth defects in humans. Cleft lip and palate ...
inforum

Opioid pain relievers increase risk of birth defects

LOS ANGELES - Consuming opioid pain relievers such as codeine, oxycodone or hydrocodone just before pregnancy or early in pregnancy increases the risk of certain birth defects, especially congenital ...

Can Birth Defects Be Prevented? Myths and Facts Explained by Doctor

For all the women thinking of getting pregnant or expecting, it is extremely important to know and understand the risk of ...
Healio

Birth defects more common in offspring of younger female cancer survivors

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Offspring of women with cancer had higher risk for birth defects compared with offspring of women without cancer ...
St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Causes of many birth defects are unknown

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. January was national Birth Defects Prevention Month sponsored by the March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation. According to the ...
Science Daily

Study shows prior exposure to common virus shields against birth defects and miscarriage

Researchers found that pre-existing immunity to Cytomegalovirus (CMV) can limit its transmission during pregnancy and protect against associated birth defects. The study marks an important step toward ...
Healthline

Understanding Signs of Birth Defects During Pregnancy

Birth defects affect 3% of pregnancies in the United States. Screening and diagnostic tests during pregnancy can identify many birth defects. Parents can take critical steps to help prevent certain ...
FOX 10 Phoenix

Children's Heart Foundation hosts Congenital Heart Walk to raise awareness for newborns with heart defects

A Congenital Heart Walk will be held in Gilbert on Sept. 21 at Gilbert Regional Park. It is one of 33 heart walks held across the country for an issue the CDC says is the most common type of birth ...
WFMZ-TV

Birth Defects More Common in Babies Born to Moms Who've Had Cancer

TUESDAY, Oct. 10, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Teens and young adult women who survive cancer appear to have higher odds of delivering babies with birth defects, according to a new study. Knowing this, ...
inforum

Opioid pain relievers increase risk of birth defects, CDC warns

LOS ANGELES -- Consuming opioid pain relievers such as codeine, oxycodone or hydrocodone just before pregnancy or early in pregnancy increases the risk of certain birth defects, especially congenital ...