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.
Birth defects are health problems that are present at birth. They can range from mild to severe, and some babies have more than one.
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.
IVF involves retrieving a woman’s eggs and a man’s sperm and combining the two in a laboratory dish. A fertilized embryo is transferred to the woman’s uterus.
Magnetic resonance defecography (MR defecography) produces quality images of the pelvic diaphragm and organs, helpful to diagnose pelvic organ prolapse.
Pregnant and expecting mothers have the opportunity to learn a lot about their unborn child's health with today's screening and diagnostic tests.
Surrogacy is a process in which a woman carries and delivers a child for a couple or individual. Learn more about this process.
Infertility is the inability to get pregnant after a year of trying, which can result from a variety of factors. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Fertility preservation refers to the freezing of embryos, eggs, ovarian tissue, sperm, or testicular tissue for future reproduction.