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Drinking alcohol while pregnant is a leading cause of birth defects in a baby. In addition, the risk for miscarriage and stillbirth increases with alcohol consumption. Read on to learn more.

A healthy first trimester is crucial to the normal development of your baby. You may not be showing much on the outside, but inside, all the major body organs and systems of the fetus are forming.

All medicines you take affect the fetus, depending on the stage of development, the type and dosage of the medicine being taken, and your drug tolerance.

Planning ahead and taking care of yourself before becoming pregnant is the best thing you can do for you and your baby.

The signs of pregnancy vary from woman to woman, but the most obvious sign usually is a missed period.

Don't smoke during your pregnancy, and limit how much time you spend in environments where there is secondhand smoke.

Average weight gain for women is between 25 and 35 pounds, although slight deviations from this may also be considered normal.

Many women continue working through their pregnancy without any problems. It depends on the type of work they do and their condition. Here's what you need to know.

Work-related lung diseases are lung problems that are made worse in certain work environments. They are caused by long-term exposure to certain irritants that are breathed into the lungs. These lung diseases may have lasting effects, even after the exposure ends. Read on for more details.