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Placenta Accreta

Placenta Accreta: Symptoms, Risks, and Treatment The placenta normally attaches to the uterine wall, however, there is a condition that occurs where the placenta attaches

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HIV/AIDS During Pregnancy

According to the March of Dimes, there are an estimated 120,000 to 160,000 women in the United States who have been infected with HIV. About

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Bed Rest During Pregnancy

Bed rest is commonly prescribed during pregnancy to alleviate certain pregnancy complications. Some women know it is coming because of their medical history, whereas others are surprised

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What is a High-Risk Pregnancy?

The term “high-risk pregnancy” suggests that in order to have a healthy and successful pregnancy and delivery, extra care is needed. This is often the

Ovarian Cancer Terms To Know

If you have been diagnosed with ovarian cancer, then there has undoubtedly been a lot of the words below thrown around. Maybe you don’t feel

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Epilepsy and Pregnancy

Epilepsy is a chronic disorder or group of disorders characterized by recurrent, unpredictable seizures. A seizure is a temporary physiological dysfunction of the brain, in

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Umbilical Cord Prolapse and Compression

What is Umbilical Cord Prolapse? Sometimes, before or during labor, the umbilical cord can slip through the cervix after your water breaks, preceding the baby

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