Mother-to-child HIV transmission is the major source of HIV infection in children.

The exposure of an unborn baby to radiation is referred to as prenatal radiation exposure.

During pregnancy, the baby growing in its mother's womb needs plenty of calcium to develop its skeleton.

People can be exposed to mercury by breathing in air, eating food, or drinking water contaminated with mercury compounds.

Breastfeeding, sometimes called "nursing," can be a convenient and inexpensive way for a mother to feed her child.

According to the CDC and Prevention, "maternal prenatal alcohol use is one of the leading preventable causes of birth defects and devel...

Mothers of twins or multiples might feel overwhelmed with the idea of breastfeeding more than one baby at a time.

A mother who has a flexible schedule while traveling may take regular breaks to express her milk.

Breast milk has disease-fighting cells called antibodies that help protect infants from germs, illness, and even SIDS.

Many babies, but not all, lose a small amount of weight in the first days after birth