In the case of a placental abruption, the placenta partially or totally disconnects before delivery. This is a medical emergency. Though it’s rare, occurring in only around 1% of pregnancies ...

Background: Efforts to elucidate risk factors for placental abruption are imperative due to the severity of complications it produces for both mother and fetus, and its contribution to preterm birth.

Table 3. Unadjusted and Adjusted Odds Ratio (OR) and 95% Confidence Interval (CI) for Placental Abruption in Relation to Maternal History of Headaches/Migraine and Depression Status, Lima ...

Preeclampsia in pregnancy is a condition characterized by high blood pressure and high protein in the urine during pregnancy or right after delivery. It usually develops after 20 weeks of pregnancy.

Be it your first or third trimester, you can experience vaginal pain during pregnancy. Let's find out if it is normal or a ...

The amount of women who were diagnosed with a substance use disorder in Ohio when they delivered their babies has increased over the years, but are the resources in our communities available to help ...

A study comparing men and women suggests much of the association arises from genetic propensity to both conditions.

Taking care of yourself becomes important during pregnancy to ensure a healthy delivery of your child. However, in some cases, there may be complications, such as placenta accreta that can make ...

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As more women choose to have children later in life, pregnancy at 35 and beyond—often referred to as “advanced maternal ...