Having a baby as a teenager can present various challenges to these new, young moms. Those challenges may influence the way their children develop as well.

More awareness exists today about postpartum depression than in the past. But now women are becoming aware of another concern — prenatal depression.

The environment around a pregnant woman can influence a growing baby. High levels of pollution may be one thing that affects a developing baby.

Most pregnant women know that it's not wise to smoke while pregnant because of the possible effects on their unborn baby. Not smoking is even more important for asthmatic pregnant women.

Children not living with biological or adopted parents often already face greater challenges than other children. But events before their birth may add to those challenges.

Women who have anxiety or depression have important decisions to make about their medications when they are pregnant. Though these medications may carry some risks, not taking them has risks too.

Quitting smoking at any time is tough. The extra effort to quit smoking while pregnant, however, can significantly benefit your baby.

Pregnant women have been getting the memo about not abusing alcohol. But higher drug abuse rates among moms-to-be suggest there is still a need for education and support.

A tuna salad sandwich can be a healthy and tasty meal. But tuna and other fish can contain small amounts of mercury. Can these amounts increase a pregnant woman's risk of having a child with autism?

Giving a child the best shot at a healthy life starts with a healthy pregnancy. Smoking during pregnancy may do more than just physical harm to the baby — behavioral problems may surface years later in the child.