Fetal distress is a condition when the fetus shows signs of distress during late pregnancy or labor. It can be dangerous and cause complications for both mother and the fetus. All in all, fetal distress is a sign that your baby is not well. It happens when the baby isn’t receiving enough oxygen through the placenta […]
Prolonged labor, also known as “failure to progress,” occurs when labor has stalled or moved slower than expected. It occurs when labor lasts about 20 hours or more if a woman gives birth for the first time and 14 hours or more if she has a second baby. Labor can be abnormally prolonged due to […]
A cesarean delivery — also known as a C-section or cesarean section — is the surgical delivery of a baby. It includes one incision in the mother’s abdomen and another in the uterus.Cesarean deliveries are generally avoided before 39 weeks of pregnancy so the child could develop properly in the womb. Still sometimes, due to […]
A twin pregnancy means there are two fetuses in the uterus. This is a rare occurrence that can be due to family history, fertility treatments or other factors. Healthcare providers can detect twins early using ultrasound.Twins occur naturally in 1 out of every 250 pregnancies. A twin pregnancy raises the risk of complications for the […]
Gestational hypertension happens when you only have high blood pressure during pregnancy and do not have protein in your urine or other heart or kidney problems. It is typically diagnosed after 20 weeks of pregnancy or close to delivery. Gestational hypertension usually goes away after you give birth. It is also known as pregnancy induced […]
Low blood pressure during pregnancy is a normal occurrence. Low blood pressure (hypotension) during pregnancy does not usually cause significant health issues, and most women can treat it at home.However, very low blood pressure can be a cause for concern, and some women experience bothersome symptoms. 120/80hgmm is considered as the normal blood pressure of any human. However, […]
Vasa previa is a rare pregnancy complication that can lead to severe blood loss for your fetus if it’s not carefully managed. With vasa previa, unprotected blood vessels from the umbilical cord travel across the opening of your cervix (or cervical os). When your water breaks during labor, the exposed blood vessels can burst, causing […]
Uterine rupture is a rare, but serious childbirth complication that can occur during vaginal birth. It causes a mother’s uterus to tear so her baby slips into her abdomen. This can cause severe bleeding in the mother and can suffocate the baby. The wall of your uterus is made of soft tissue that expands to accommodate your […]
Birth asphyxia happens when a baby’s brain and other organs do not get enough oxygen and nutrients before, during or right after birth. This can happen without anyone knowing. Without oxygen and nutrients, cells cannot work properly. Waste products (acids) build up in the cells and cause damage.In severe cases, it can cause serious complications […]
Antepartum haemorrhage (APH) is defined as bleeding from or into the genital tract, occurring from 24+0 weeks of pregnancy and prior to the birth of the baby. The most important causes of APH are placenta praeviaand placental abruption, although these are not the most common. APH complicates 3–5% of pregnancies and is a leading cause […]