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Finally…the baby’s out! For a mother who just gave birth, it’s such a relief for labor to be over. But wait! There’s still one phase of labor left: placental delivery. It may seem insignificant, but delivering the placenta is extremely important. Why? A retained placenta can be a danger to the mother’s health.  Most…

When doctors diagnosed Betsy’s son Max with neonatal encephalopathy, she felt the walls closing in on her. As she stared at her baby’s tiny swollen face, she was overwhelmed with worry. What would Max’s life be like if he pulled through? Would it be a life full of suffering and pain? Fortunately for Max…

Chances are you’ve heard of adult strokes. But did you know babies in the womb can have them, too? In the United States, stroke in utero affects 1 in 2,500 to 1 in 4,000 live births every year.  Stay with us to learn why and how an in utero stroke happens, and how it…

During the third trimester, the finish line is in sight! It’s almost time for your baby to make her grand entrance into the world. But she’s not in the clear just yet. You should still keep a watchful eye for signs your baby is in distress in the third trimester.  We encourage you to…

Doctors have long been searching for ways to prevent preterm birth. But right now, they don’t fully understand why it happens. So there isn’t one 100% reliable method of preventing or stopping it. Some doctors administer magnesium for preterm labor. But how effective is it? Can magnesium delay labor, or even stop it altogether?…

It’s frightening to learn that a baby has an umbilical cord wrapped around her neck. But it may be nothing to worry about. Most nuchal cords are loose, and a loose nuchal cord is as harmless as a necklace. Nuchal cord complications only stem from severe cases where the cord becomes too tight.  Stay…

Most mothers are anxious to meet their unborn babies. The sooner the better, right? Not exactly. When it comes to birth, there is such a thing as “too soon”! An incompetent cervix can cause a baby to arrive too soon. And that’s far from a good thing. It can lead to birth injuries.  Follow…

Your baby looks perfect. She’s in perfect health. Then suddenly, she’s shaking all over. It’s a seizure—and it came out of nowhere. There are many causes of infant seizures, so it might take some time for doctors to tell you what triggered this event in your baby.  Let’s take a look at what a…

Babies have a “lease” on the womb for at least 37-40 weeks. If they’re forced out before then, they may not be ready. Health issues like trouble breathing can put their lives in danger. That’s why doctors sometimes prescribe betamethasone for women in preterm labor.  Betamethasone isn’t the only treatment that helps women in…

Most parents can’t wait to hold their infants post-birth. But something else has to happen before they can enjoy those long-awaited first cuddles. Baby has to take a test! What test are we talking about? The all-important APGAR score.  You may have overheard doctors discussing it. But do you know what the score means?…