Pregnancy complications
Glucose Tests During Pregnancy Predicts Future Heart Disease
Pregnancy glucose levels could be predictive of future cardiovascular disease (CVD).
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Fetal Hydronephrosis
Possible causes of fetal Hydronephrosis.
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Abruptio Placentae (Placental Abruption)
An abruptio placentae (i.e. placental abruption) is the separation of the
normally located placenta before the baby is born and after the 20th
week of the pregnancy.
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Postpartum Hemorrhage
Postpartum hemorrhage or bleeding is defined as the loss of more than 500 mL of blood after delivery. Postpartum hemorrhage occurs in up to 1 in 5 births.
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DiGeorge Syndrome
When a small section from the middle of Chromosome 22 is missing, DiGeorge Syndrome occurs. The disorder happens in one of 4,000 pregnancies. DiGeorge Syndrome was discovered in 1968 by Angelo DiGeorge.
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Trisomy 13 - Patau Syndrome
Trisomy 13 syndrome is a disorder of human chromosomes which occurs in approximately 1 in 10,000 live born infants. Trisomy 13 is due to the presence of an extra #13 chromosome.
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Single Umbilical Artery
There are usually three vessels in the umbilical cord: two arteries and one vein. Having one, rather than two, arteries (Single umbilical artery = SUA or two-vessel cord) is the most common malformation of the umbilical cord .
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Arnold–Chiari Malformation
Arnold-Chiari, or Arnold's Syndrome, is a condition where the cerebellar tonsils pass through the base of the skull.
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Pandemic Flu May Increase Risk of Death During Pregnancy
A case of severe pandemic flu may increase the risk of death during
pregnancy, according to a new study. According to the Centers for
Disease Control, of the nearly 350 women who suffered from severe
pandemic flu in 2009, 75 died.
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One Stillborn Pregnancy May Lead to Another
If a pregnancy ends with a stillbirth, the woman is more likely to suffer another stillbirth in the future, according to new research published in BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
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High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy a Thing of the Past?
Preeclampsia is a life-threatening condition that only occurs during
pregnancy. Some of the more common side effects include protein in urine
and high blood pressure.
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Acute Fever, Pregnancy and Fertility
An acute fever can be a sign of a serious complication for a pregnant woman or her baby. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services suggests that a pregnant woman call her doctor immediately if she develops a fever or chills.
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Bed Rest as a Medical Intervention During Pregnancy
The signs and symptoms of premature labor are varied and may include
spotting and early contractions, and pregnancy with multiples.
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