Pregnancy

Amniocentesis: What to Expect During the Procedure

Amniocentesis is a prenatal diagnostic procedure that allows physicians to assess fetal health and detect genetic or chromosomal conditions before birth. It involves extracting a small amount of amniotic...

Congenital Syphilis: Diagnoses, Symptoms, Treatment

Syphilis results from infection with Treponema Pallidum. Congenital Syphilis (CS) occurs when the Treponema bacterium is transmitted from the mother to the fetus (unborn...

Cervical Insufficiency: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment Options

What is Cervical Insufficiency? According to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), cervical insufficiency is characterized as the inability of the uterus...

Placenta Previa: Causes, Symptoms & Management

Placenta previa is an obstetrical complication where the placenta completely or partially covers the cervix, resulting in vaginal bleeding. Normally, the placenta is far...

Anterior Placenta: Ultimate Guide for New Moms

The placenta presents itself at different positions in the uterus. The anterior Placenta is relatively common and is associated with lesser complications. We will...