Preeclampsia is a severe pregnancy-related condition characterized by hypertension and damage to the organs, often the kidneys. It typically occurs in the middle or last stage of pregnancy and can have severe consequences for both the mother and the baby if not...
Pregnant women generally go to the hospital to have their babies with the expectation that they and their babies will be safe during labor and delivery. They put their trust in the medical professionals who are taking care of them. But what happens if a care team is...
Most pregnant women expect that they will be able to deliver their baby safely, and that’s exactly what happens in most cases. Once they go to a birth center or hospital, their medical team should closely monitor the mother and baby. This can help to prevent serious...
One of the reasons that childbirth can be so dangerous for expectant mothers is that the large skull that protects the brain of the baby can make birth painful and challenging. Obstetricians tasked with observing and facilitating birth to protect the well-being of...
Pregnancy, labor and delivery are dangerous processes. People often take for granted that 40 weeks of pregnancy will result in a healthy delivery, but that is not always the case. Some families have one of the most exciting times of their lives marred by an unexpected...
There's a reason monthly medical exams are a staple of prenatal care in the United States. Both pregnancy and the labor process are dangerous for the mother and her unborn child. Once labor begins, the risk of something going wrong increases. When a woman's...
There is a dangerous syndrome called antiphospholipid syndrome, or Hughes’ Syndrome, which you may have suffered during pregnancy. Not recognizing this condition when it occurs could lead to serious harm coming to the mother or child, which is why it’s so important...
Pregnancy, though common, is not without its risks. One of the issues that may arise is HELLP Syndrome, which is a series of symptoms that may result in life-threatening complications for the mother and baby. Women with HELLP Syndrome may have a low platelet count,...
Forceps are a medical tool. They’re essentially a large pair of tweezers or pincers that the medical provider may use to encircle a baby’s head while assisting in the delivery of the child. While using this tool could be important and necessary in some circumstances,...
The United States has one of the most advanced and well-developed medical systems in the world. People travel from other countries to pursue cutting-edge treatments here, and doctors trained in other countries want to work in well-supplied and well-funded American...
