Amniotic fluid is a clear, slightly yellowish liquid that surrounds the fetus in the uterus during pregnancy. It is present in the amniotic sac.
Amniotic Fluid: What It Is, Functions & More
Fetal Distress: What It Is and How to Respond
Fetal distress is a condition that can occur during pregnancy, labor, or delivery. It happens when the baby is not getting enough oxygen through the placenta.
Fetal Membranes: What They Are and What They Do
The fetal membranes are the membrane that surrounds the fetus during pregnancy. The amnion and the chorion make up the fetus's amniotic sac.
How Assisted Reproductive Technology Is Helping Couples Conceive
Assisted reproductive technology (ART) process involves using various methods to help couples conceive a child, such as IVF or intrauterine insemination.
Vasa Previa: A Rare but Deadly Fetal Complication
Vasa previa is a rare but potentially fatal condition that can occur during pregnancy when blood vessels in the umbilical cord lie over or near the birth canal.
Chorionic villus sampling: What is it, and what are the benefits?
Chorionic villus sampling (CVS) is a prenatal test that is used to detect genetic disorders in the baby, usually performed between 10 and 12 weeks of pregnancy.
Don’t Do These 13 Things When You’re Pregnant
Don't do these things when you're pregnant: don't smoke cigarettes, drink alcohol, use drugs, eat raw meat or fish, miss prenatal appointments, etc.
Mourning a Child Lost in Utero: Understanding Intrauterine Fetal Death
Intrauterine fetal death (IUFD) is defined as the spontaneous death of a fetus weighing 500 gm after 20 weeks of gestation due to genetic disease or infection.
Contraction Stress Test (CST): The Ultimate Guide
A contraction stress test is done to check how well the fetus is coping with contractions of childbirth. It's usually done in the third trimester of pregnancy.
Hydatidiform Mole: What You Need to Know
A hydatidiform mole is a benign gestational trophoblastic disease characterized by abnormal growth of the placenta and the embryo develops into a mass of cysts.
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