Congenital heart defects and critical CHDs Congenital heart defects are the most common types of birth defects. Learn about newborn screening for heart defects and how to prevent them.
What is full-term? A full-term pregnancy lasts between 39 weeks and 40 weeks, 6 days. Babies born full term have the best chance of being healthy.
Folic acid Folic acid is vitamin B9, which can help prevent neural tube defects in your baby. Learn which supplements and foods are good sources of folic acid.