With advancements in non-invasive imaging and surgical techniques, it is now possible to treat many problems in a fetus before birth.
A certified nurse-midwife provides services complementary to those of a physician, including most issues that arise during normal pregnancies and births.
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.
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A high-risk pregnancy is one in which a woman and her fetus face a higher-than-normal chance of experiencing problems.
Birth defects are health problems that are present at birth. They can range from mild to severe, and some babies have more than one.
Gestational diabetes is glucose intolerance that develops during pregnancy, worrisome because it can affect the health of both mother and baby.
Pregnant and expecting mothers have the opportunity to learn a lot about their unborn child's health with today's screening and diagnostic tests.
Women face unique risks, warning signs and symptoms of heart disease. Here's what women—and men who care about them—need to know about this condition.
Babies born before the beginning of the 37th week of pregnancy are considered premature.