With advancements in non-invasive imaging and surgical techniques, it is now possible to treat many problems in a fetus before birth.
Twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome is a rare, in utero condition that occurs only in monochorionic twins (identical twins who share the same placenta).
High blood pressure during pregnancy can negatively affect both a mother's and the baby's health during and after pregnancy.
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.
A rare, life-threatening condition that can affect pregnant women and usually resolves shortly after delivery.
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 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.
Pregnant and expecting mothers have the opportunity to learn a lot about their unborn child's health with today's screening and diagnostic tests.
Birth defects are health problems that are present at birth. They can range from mild to severe, and some babies have more than one.
Recurrent pregnancy loss is defined as two or more failed pregnancies. Learn about causes and treatment.