Treatment depends on various factors:
Many times the placenta moves away from the cervical opening before delivery.
If the placenta is near the cervix or is covering a portion of it, you may need to reduce activities and stay...
Read morePregnancy Tracker: 2 weeks postpartum Size of the Baby: A little over 8 pounds Biggest Obstacle: Getting enough sleep! For the... Read more »
In honor of the upcoming Labor Day holiday, I thought I’d write about one of the major concerns for women – the incontinence that can... Read more »
Scenario one: You are blissfully enjoying your pregnancy, and you are moving towards your 35th week of pregnancy, when suddenly without... Read more »
Pregnancy Tracker: 31 weeks, 3 days Size of the Baby: Crown to rump length is over 11 inches! Biggest Obstacle: Scheduling all my... Read more »
Pregnancy Tracker: 39 weeks Size of the Baby: 8 pounds, more or less Biggest Obstacle: Just a lot of anticipation! Friday was... Read more »
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A premature infant is a baby born before 37 weeks gestation.Alternative NamesPreterm infant; Preemie; PremieCauses, incidence, and risk factorsAt... Read more »
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Normal Values Normal values mean that all items evaluated are within normal range. What abnormal results mean A low pH (less than 7.04... Read more »
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Home Care Call your health care provider if What to expect at your health care provider's office This condition is... Read more »
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Toxemia; Pregnancy-induced hypertension (PIH) Treatment The only way to cure preeclampsia is to deliver the baby. If your baby is... Read more »
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Placenta abruptio is the separation of the placenta (the organ that nourishes the fetus) from its attachment to the uterus wall before the baby is... Read more »