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Spinal MRI
A spinal MRI, or magnetic resonance imaging, uses powerful magnets, radio waves, and a computer to make clear, detailed pictures of your spine. You...
Read moreGuide to Prenatal Testing
Doctors also can use prenatal tests to look for signs that your baby is at risk for certain genetic disorders or birth defects. You don’t have to h...
Read moreWhat is Trisomy 18?
You might have heard about trisomy 18 in the news, or your doctor may have told you that your unborn baby has this condition. A 'trisomy' means tha...
Read morePlacental Abruption (Abruptio Placentae)
Just because there’s not a lot of blood doesn’t mean the placental abruption isn’t severe. The placenta can’t be reattached, so your treatment opti...
Read moreWhat is a Molar Pregnancy?
Call your doctor if you have these or any other unusual symptoms during pregnancy. If you have a molar pregnancy, your HCG level is often much high...
Read moreWhat is Hyperemesis Gravidarum?
Many pregnant women have morning sickness. Women who had the condition during their first pregnancy have a higher chance of getting it again during...
Read moreCan I Have a Vaginal Birth After a C-Section?
If your C-section scar is low and transverse, your doctor might allow you to try VBAC, if your other risk factors are low. Check with your doctor e...
Read morePreterm Labor and Birth -- The Basics Explained
Your baby may need help from a ventilator, a machine that helps them breathe. When a baby is born before they've had time to fully develop, it can ...
Read moreUnderstanding Labor and Delivery Complications
Preterm labor and premature delivery. Both the mother and the baby are at risk for several complications, including infections, if the amniotic sac...
Read moreToxoplasmosis
Toxoplasmosis is an infection caused by a parasite called Toxoplasma gondii. Often, babies with toxoplasmosis don’t show any signs of it at birth. ...
Read moreSetting Up a Safe Nursery
The changing table is most efficient near the crib. It's much easier to do it now -- when you're first putting the furniture in place -- than to tr...
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