Fact Sheets

Pain Management for Vaginal Childbirth
Pain management options for vaginal childbirth include epidural, subarachnoid blocks, nitrous oxide and several other alternatives.
Midwifery
A certified nurse-midwife provides services complementary to those of a physician, including most issues that arise during normal pregnancies and births.
Cervical Insufficiency
In cervical insufficiency, the cervix begins to dilate (widen) and efface (shorten and thin) during the second trimester, causing preterm delivery.
Recurrent Pregnancy Loss
Recurrent pregnancy loss is typically defined as two or more pregnancy losses. Yale Medicine offers comprehensive services for couples who have gone through this.
High-Risk Pregnancy
A high-risk pregnancy is one in which a woman and her fetus face a higher-than-normal chance of experiencing problems.
Fetal Ultrasound
Fetal ultrasound is the most widely used medical imaging method during pregnancy. It is used to view the developing fetus and also to guide procedures.
Twin-to-Twin Transfusion Syndrome
Twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome is a rare, in utero condition that occurs only in monochorionic twins (identical twins who share the same placenta).
Fetal Therapy
With advancements in non-invasive imaging and surgical techniques, it is now possible to treat many problems in a fetus before birth.
Ovulation Induction and Intrauterine Insemination
Ovulation induction uses fertility medications to stimulate the release of eggs from the ovary. Intrauterine insemination can be used with it to achieve pregnancy.
Minimally Invasive Reproductive Surgery
Our specialists have expertise in minimally invasive gynecological surgery that can resolve a woman’s infertility issue, allowing her to conceive.