If a pregnant woman contracts rubella early in her pregnancy, the chance of birth defects can be as high as 80 percent.

Studies show that most women who have children when they’re between ages 35 and 45 have healthy pregnancies and deliver healthy babies.

To ensure a healthy pregnancy, you should do what any woman should do: Prepare for your baby with healthy lifestyle choices. Talk with your doctor about your risk factors and learn what you can do to prevent potential problems.

It’s a myth that being 35 or older means your pregnancy will be high risk. Making the right choices now and working with your health care provider can help your pregnancy be trouble-free.

Drinking a small amount of alcohol isn’t harmful unless you are pregnant. That's because any alcohol you drink also affects your baby. Sometimes, even a small amount of alcohol may cause birth defects.

Pregnant women with asthma are just as likely to have healthy, normal babies as women without asthma -- as long as their disease is kept under control.

Smoking during pregnancy reduces oxygen and blood flow to your baby. This may cause bleeding problems that can put your pregnancy at risk.

Quitting smoking is one of the best things you can do for your baby. Only you can decide whether you're ready to quit.

Having a plan helps you reach any goal. Your plan to quit smoking starts with a choice. First, pick a way to quit.

Life may seem out of control, but you're really making progress. You're going through withdrawal, which is how your body recovers from smoking.

Stress is one of the biggest reasons people smoke. But you can let go of stress without lighting up.