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.
High blood pressure during pregnancy can negatively affect both a mother's and the baby's health during and after pregnancy.
A condition that occurs when a pregnant person's placenta attaches to the lowest part of the uterus, covering part or all of the cervix. In most cases, people with placenta previa cannot safely deliver a baby vaginally.
A potentially life-threatening form of hypertension that can occur during the second half of pregnancy. Women with preeclampsia have high blood pressure as well as protein in her urine.
Recurrent pregnancy loss is defined as two or more failed pregnancies. Learn about causes and treatment.
A medical term for pain and discomfort associated with menstrual periods
Twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome is a rare, in utero condition that occurs only in monochorionic twins (identical twins who share the same placenta).
With advancements in non-invasive imaging and surgical techniques, it is now possible to treat many problems in a fetus before birth.
Birth defects are health problems that are present at birth. They can range from mild to severe, and some babies have more than one.
A high-risk pregnancy is one in which a woman and her fetus face a higher-than-normal chance of experiencing complications. Learn about symptoms and treatment.