Q: Which doctor should I consult for avoiding anencephaly? A: During pregnancy you should always be in touch with your gynaecologist, who will carry out the necessary tests in consultation with a ...

The diagnosis was certain. Her fetus did not have a functioning brain. Even on the slim chance it would be born with a beating heart, the baby would die within days, or hours. It was the first ...

This page lists all known medications that could potentially lead to 'Anencephaly' as a side effect. It's important to note that mild side effects are quite common with medications. The medication(s) ...

Joe and Crystal Ossello braced themselves for perhaps only five minutes to meet their daughter, Harlow. They got 15½ hours together. Harlow had a neural tube defect called anencephaly, which means ...

Anecephaly is a condition that restricts the brain to grow normally and hinders the normal development of bones of the skull. It occurs when the neural tube, a layer of cells that develops into the ...

UPDATE: Shortly after 5 p.m. on New Year's Eve, Rylei Arcadia passed away. She was one week old. This story about her inspiring journey was originally published hours ...

A recent viral tweet on X (formerly known as Twitter) by a Nigerian mother shared a heartbreaking story. She had missed her antenatal check-ups because she was hustling for money, and only went for a ...