Complications

Pregnancy is a special time for mothers and their partners. To prepare for delivery, mothers are encouraged to visit their OB-GYNs regularly for prenatal care. Prenatal care ensures that mothers stay healthy throughout their pregnancies and that their fetus grows normally. However, even with the best prenatal care, surprises can still happen along the way. […]

Meconium aspiration is an uncommon newborn condition that can lead to serious illness. Newborn babies are very vulnerable to infections. This is especially true for premature or underdeveloped babies. Learn more about meconium aspiration long-term effects, risk factors, and treatment options. About Meconium Aspiration Before talking about the effects and treatment options, we need to discuss the […]

One of the biggest fears among pregnant women is having a stillbirth. This is why knowing how to prevent stillbirth, or at least lowering the chances of it happening, is very important to ensure safe and healthy delivery. https://wp.hellodoctor.com.ph/pregnancy/being-pregnant/third-trimester/staying-healthy-third-trimester/ How to Prevent Stillbirth: 6 Things to Remember These days, stillbirths are thankfully, very rare occurrences. This is party […]

It’s common for perineal tears to happen during labor and delivery, especially if you’re a first-time mother. How do you prevent vaginal tearing during the birth of your baby? What is vaginal tearing during childbirth? Vaginal tears are lacerations on the skin and muscles around the opening of the vagina. It’s also called “perineal tear” because it […]

The umbilical cord is responsible for transporting blood, nutrients, and oxygen from the placenta to the fetus, as well as for eliminating waste. However, umbilical problems may occur during pregnancy. One of the most common umbilical cord injuries is cord coil. Here’s everything you need to know about cord coil complications. What is a cord coil? A […]

Postpartum hemorrhage or excessive bleeding during childbirth is a serious complication. It usually happens during a C-section; often, after the delivery of the placenta. However, it can also happen a little later than this. What are the causes and risk factors of postpartum hemorrhage? And is prevention possible? Find out here. What Causes Postpartum Hemorrhage? To better […]