Hernia During Pregnancy
Hernia During Pregnancy: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention A hernia refers to a medical condition that happens when part of an internal organ protrudes externally through an opening in a...
View ArticleGetting Sick While Pregnant
Getting sick is never fun, but getting sick while pregnant is even worse. It is common for the immune system to weaken while you are pregnant, which makes you more susceptible to getting sick....
View ArticleFetal Distress
Fetal Distress: Diagnosis, Conditions & Treatment Historically, the term fetal distress has been used to describe when the fetus does not receive adequate amounts of oxygen during pregnancy or...
View ArticleFetal Growth Restriction; Intrauterine Growth Restriction (IUGR); Small For...
The most common definition of fetal growth restriction is a fetal weight that is below the 10th percentile for gestational age as determined through an ultrasound. This can also be called...
View ArticleHELLP Syndrome
HELLP Syndrome is a series of symptoms that make up a syndrome that can affect pregnant women. HELLP syndrome is thought to be a variant of preeclampsia, but it may be an entity all on its own. There...
View ArticleMolar Pregnancy
Molar Pregnancy: Symptoms, Risks, and Treatment A molar pregnancy is an abnormality of the placenta, caused by a problem when the egg and sperm join together at fertilization. Also called gestational...
View ArticlePlacenta Accreta
Placenta Accreta: Symptoms, Risks, and Treatment The placenta normally attaches to the uterine wall, however, there is a condition that occurs where the placenta attaches itself too deeply into the...
View ArticlePlacental Abruption
Placental Abruption Symptoms and Treatment Placental abruption is the separation of the placenta from the uterine lining. This condition usually occurs in the third trimester but can occur any time...
View ArticleCholestasis of Pregnancy
Some women experience a very severe itching in late pregnancy. The most common cause of this is cholestasis, a common liver disease that only happens in pregnancy. Intrahepatic Cholestasis of Pregnancy...
View ArticleCervical Cerclage
When a woman’s cervix is weak (sometimes called incompetent cervix) she is more likely to have a baby born prematurely because the cervix shortens or opens too early. In order to prevent premature...
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