An Algerian woman gave birth to seven babies at a public hospital in the capital Algiers. The mother gave birth to a boy and six girls. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

To some parents with disabilities, selecting embryos with genetic defects like deafness or dwarfism isn't an ethical dilemma, it just means having children like themselves. And a recent survey of U.S. clinics that offer embryo screening suggests it’s already happening. picked by VooDooPeacock 1 year ago

A blood test showed one mother had a blood alcohol content of 0.19 percent, while her newborn baby girl had 0.20 percent BAC. Doctors said the baby was in a serious condition. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

Dr Reddy said: "Fake crying is one of the earliest forms of deception to emerge, and infants use it to get attention even though nothing is wrong." picked by readingitall 1 year ago

The urge to cuddle and coo when presented with a baby turns out to be an innate response prompted, at least in part, by the structure of an infant's face. picked by MandolinOrange 6 months ago

Pregnant teenage girls smoke to have smaller babies, in the hope that it will lessen pain during childbirth.

Also see the forum debate about whether or not smoking while pregnant is child abuse. picked by TheStep 1 year ago