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 […]
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 […]
When young children are slower to develop physical, emotional, social and communication skills than expected, it’s called developmental delay. Skills such as taking a first step, smiling for the first time and waving “bye-bye” are called developmental milestones. Children reach milestones in playing, learning, speaking, behaving and moving (crawling, walking, etc.). A developmental delay happens when your child […]
Hypotonia is a lifelong condition, but muscle tone can improve over time with successful treatment for the underlying condition that caused your baby’s symptoms.
Fetal growth restriction (FGR), formerly called intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR), is a condition in which an unborn baby (fetus) is smaller than expected for the number of weeks of pregnancy (gestational age).Newborn babies with FGR may be called “small for gestational age.” Mild FGR usually doesn’t cause long-term problems. In fact, most babies who have […]
Neonatal hypothermia is defined as a low body temperature <36.5°C(97.7°F) or rectal temperature lower than 35°C ( 95°F). In premature infants, hypothermia increases morbidity and mortality. There may be cold stress at higher temperatures whenever heat loss requires an increase in metabolic heat production.Pathophysiology –Thermal equilibrium is affected by relative humidity, air flow, direct contact […]
Neonatal respiratory distress syndrome (NRDS), or neonatal RDS, may occur if the lungs of the baby aren’t fully developed. It typically occurs in premature babies. Infants with neonatal RDS have difficulty breathing normally. It is also known as Hyaline membrane disease.A full-term pregnancy lasts 40 weeks. This gives the fetus time to grow. At 40 […]