The fetal membranes are the membrane that surrounds the fetus during pregnancy. The amnion and the chorion make up the fetus's amniotic sac.
Fetal Membranes: What They Are and What They Do
Cervical Cancer: How to Reduce Your Risk
Cervical cancer is a type of cancer that develops in the cervix, the lower part of the uterus. Most cervical cancers are caused by human papillomavirus (HPV).
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID): Everything You Need to Know
Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is an infection of the woman's reproductive organs (uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes) caused by sexually transmitted bacteria.
Cervical Infections (Postpartum Infections) After Childbirth
A cervical infection after childbirth, also called a postpartum infection, is an infection of the cervix, uterus, or both. It can occur anytime in puerperium.
How to Handle an Obstructed Labor: What to Do When Labor Gets Stuck
Obstructed labor is one where despite good uterine contractions, the progressive descent of the presenting part is arrested due to mechanical obstruction.
What to Expect During a Dilation and Evacuation (D&E) Procedure
Dilation and evacuation (D&E) is a second-trimester surgical abortion that involves the dilation of the cervix and the removal of fetal tissue with forceps.
Everything You Need to Know About Breech Presentation
A breech presentation is when the baby is positioned in the uterus so that their bottom or feet will come out first instead of their head during delivery.
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.
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