BACKGROUND: Congenital heart disease (CHD), the most common birth defect and a leading cause of infant mortality, is ...

The risk for congenital malformations is lower in association with buprenorphine versus methadone for opioid use disorder in pregnancy, according to a study published online Jan. 22 in JAMA Internal ...

Congenital hydrocephalus is a condition where excess cerebrospinal fluid builds up in the brain from birth. This fluid normally nourishes the brain and removes waste, circulating steadily and being ...

An analysis of data from the Israel National Birth Registry found that congenital malformations were more common in children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) than in neurotypical children ...

Congenital scoliosis is an uncommon form of scoliosis that begins before your baby’s birth. It can cause their spine to curve atypically as they grow. Surgery may be necessary. Share on Pinterest ...

Levetiracetam, oxcarbazepine, and lamotrigine had the lowest prevalence of major congenital malformations (MCMs) compared with other monotherapy anti-seizure medications (ASMs) for pregnant women with ...

The use of smoking cessation medications during the first trimester of pregnancy posed no greater risk for major congenital malformations (MCMs) in infants than smoking, based on a meta-analysis of ...

A teratogen is an environmental factor that a person is exposed to during their pregnancy that may affect the baby’s development, resulting in birth defects. In fact, around 4% to 5% of birth defects ...

Prenatal use of smoking cessation pharmacotherapies was not linked to increased risks of major congenital malformations (MCMs) compared with smoking during the first trimester. Nicotine replacement ...