Statistics indicate that some 70 to 80 percent of expectant mothers experience some form of morning...
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What is Placental Abruption?
The placenta is an essential structure for fetal growth and development. When it separates from the...
What is Gestational Diabetes?
other types of diabetes, gestational diabetes occurs when the body does not produce enough insulin...
What is Placenta Previa?
The placenta is a crucial structure during pregnancy. It provides baby with nutrients, oxygen, and...
What is Preeclampsia?
Preeclampsia, a condition that is characterized by high blood pressure during pregnancy, affects...
Over 35? Pregnancy Complications to Watch For
The trend toward older parenthood continues, with recent data from the Centers for Disease Control...
Mom Carrying Baby Without a Brain Plans to Carry to Term and Donate Organs
Keri Young and her husband, Royce, were just like any other expecting parents, up until the 19-week...
Dangers of Cervical Sutures Used to Prevent Early Labor
A new study says that the stitches commonly used to sew a pregnant woman's cervix to prevent early...
Study Uncovers Possible Treatment for Preeclampsia
Preeclampsia, which can occur any time after the 20th week of pregnancy, is one of the most common...
Study Sheds Light on Misconceptions about Miscarriage
Around 15 to 20 percent of all women who become pregnant will miscarry. Tragic and painful, many...
Woman Kept Alive after Stroke to Give Her Baby a Fighting Chance
Karla Perez, 22, was loing forward to the birth of her second child, but then, at just 22 weeks...