When a pregnant woman drinks a martini, her fetus is exposed to the alcohol. Researchers have just confirmed that even small amounts of alcohol could seriously affect the baby's health.

It may be tempting to park a child in front of the TV for a couple hours a day. But that peace and quiet may backfire if the child sleeps less at night.

Babies born before their due date often have multiple health problems because they are not fully developed. And it seems their problems often don’t end there.

Mobile phones have become an increasingly important and often demanding part of life today. But do they get in the way of parent and child interaction?

By the time they reach adolescence, many children have a television in their bedroom. These bedroom TVs might reveal something about their weight.

It's often said that "breast is best" when it comes to feeding infants. However, a recent study found that it's possible the benefits of breastfeeding are not as dramatic as past studies may have shown.

Acetaminophen is the most common over-the-counter pain reliever in the United States, and is generally considered safe for pregnant women to use. A new study, however, showed that the medication may affect a child's behavioral development.

Is it ever too early to start thinking about the health of a child? A new study suggests that more women should be thinking ahead and taking folic acid supplements before they become pregnant.

Certain birth defects can affect both the body and the mind. Children with heart birth defects, for example, may also have delays in their development.

Many women are now choosing to give birth later in life. However, older age has often been associated with abnormal fetal development.