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 ...

GREENSBORO, N.C. (WKRC) — A North Carolina couple proved miracles do happen after they gave birth to a healthy baby girl following more than 10 years of trying. 50-year-oldSusie Troxler had always ...

There are many theories that potential parents have the ability to influence the sex of their future babies. The ancient times also had a myriad of sex determination. Philosopher Aristotle said the ...

Based on a recent study, couples who want to have a baby should dump the ovulation predictor kits, special diets, and rubbing the belly of fertility dolls. What they should be doing is spending their ...

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 ...

New research from the UK suggests that a baby’s sex is linked to his or her mother’s diet around the time of conception and the finding may explain why fewer boys are born nowadays in the ...

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 ...