Complications

A stillbirth can happen because of a number of factors during pregnancy. And one of the most common questions is "Can stress cause stillbirth?" Read on to learn more about the relationship between stillbirths and stress, and to know what moms can do in order to lower the chances of it happening. What is a stillbirth? A stillbirth […]

A typical pregnancy lasts up to 37 to 40 weeks. Premature labor is defined as going into labor earlier than 37 weeks. While in the womb, your baby grows until they're ready for birth. If preterm labor is detected, this growth process will stop midway and the baby might face issues right after they are born. […]

Pregnancy may be an exciting time for families, but it can come with complications as well. One of the best ways to prevent and deal with potentially life threatening complications during pregnancy is by learning about them as early as possible. Here is a quick look at how to avoid life threatening complications during pregnancy, […]

Asphyxia refers to insufficient oxygen supply for the baby before, during, or immediately after their birth. If a baby does not receive enough oxygen before, during, or after birth, they are said to suffer from birth asphyxia. This condition is also referred to as neonatal asphyxia and perinatal asphyxia. What Are the Symptoms of Birth Asphyxia? A […]

Most cases of preeclampsia, a condition characterized by high blood pressure and the presence of protein in the urine, occur during pregnancy. However, there are times when it happens post-partum or after the baby’s birth. Here’s what you need to know about postpartum preeclampsia. Postpartum Preeclampsia, an Overview Postpartum preeclampsia is not different from preeclampsia during pregnancy, […]

During pregnancy, the baby inside the mother’s womb develops inside a sac called the amniotic sac. Inside it, there is a liquid that serves as protection called the amniotic fluid. The amount of amniotic fluid inside the sac generally varies from each mother. However, there are still times when it becomes either excessive or even […]

Every mother is at risk of having various complications during their pregnancy period. One rare but very serious problem that they can encounter is placental abruption. An immediate question that may come to mind when talking about this is what are the placental abruption effects on the baby? Placental abruption is a very uncommon condition that […]

During pregnancy, mothers develop an organ called the placenta in their uterus. It provides oxygen and nutrients to babies as it grows inside their mother’s wombs. Usually, it is only attached to the walls of the uterus. However, a complication called placenta previa happens when the placenta inside the womb partially or fully covers a […]

Pregnancy complications are health problems and concerns that happen during pregnancy. Thankfully, if caught early, they can be managed promptlyand most pregnancies these days can be carried to term.  Regardless, it’s still very important to be aware of any possible complications during pregnancy. This helps mothers know any possible signs of problems so that they can […]

One of the biggest fears that pregnant women have is premature birth. This is because of the possible short-term as well as long-term effects it can have on a baby. Read on to learn more about premature birth, what causes it, and what you can do to lower your risk. What is premature birth? Most mothers give birth […]