The First-Trimester Screening is an early optional non-invasive evaluation that combines a maternal blood screening test with an ultrasound evaluation of the fetus to identify risks for specific chromosomal abnormalities,...
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Archive for the ‘Pregnancy Complications’ Category
Preeclampsia is a condition that occurs only during pregnancy. Some symptoms may include high blood pressure and protein in the urine, usually occurring after week 20 of pregnancy. Preeclampsia is...
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Hospitals and maternity wards have COVID-19 protocols in place to protect you and your newborn. It’s important that you make any and all healthcare decisions with your doctor, including when...
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An ectopic pregnancy occurs when the fertilized egg attaches itself in a place other than inside the uterus. Most cases occur in the fallopian tube and are thus sometimes called tubal...
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A pregnancy that ends on its own within the first 20 weeks of gestation is called a miscarriage. It is the most common type of pregnancy loss. Studies reveal that...
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Gestational diabetes is diabetes diagnosed for the first time during pregnancy. Like other types of diabetes, gestational diabetes affects how your cells use sugar (glucose). Gestational diabetes causes high blood...
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Some consider hypertension and nausea as the most common pregnancy complications, but let's look at the other most common pregnancy complications: Ectopic Pregnancy: Ectopic pregnancies can be caused by an STD,...
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Approximately 10% - 30% of pregnant women will experience bacterial vaginosis (BV) during their pregnancy. BV is characterized by a shift from a healthy vaginal microbiome - one dominated by acid-producing...
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Stomach Pain During Pregnancy: Causes and Treatment Upper stomach pain pain during pregnancy can be a normal part of the process as your body changes to accommodate your growing baby....
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It is possible to become infected by a sexually transmitted disease (STDs) during pregnancy. Pregnant women should talk to their doctors about getting tested for STDs and STIs, some doctors...
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