Premature birth, which is defined as delivery of the baby before 37 weeks, occurs in approximately 10% pregnancies in the USA. The incidence will differ for different races and also vary depending on...
Category: Women’s Health
What is Meconium-Stained Amniotic Fluid and is it Dangerous for the Baby?
Approximately 15% of women in labor receive the diagnosis of meconium-stained amniotic fluid. Some women fear that diagnosis because they heard before that it might be dangerous for their baby. I...
What is cord blood banking?Cord blood banking refers to the removal of the blood from the umbilical cord and placenta after the baby and placenta had been born to freeze and store it in hope that...
I am afraid that there is no quick answer to that question. Waterbirth is not for everybody. There are some perceived benefits, and there are some potential risks that you need to know. I will expand...
Flu makes a lot of people sick every year. Some of us, such as seniors, pregnant women, and children, are at increased risk of developing severe complications, including death. Not surprisingly, on...
Over 30% of all births in the USA occur by cesarean section. Expecting mothers and their families are concerned about the risks of surgical delivery for the mother and the baby. The most...