Congenital heart defects are the most common form of human birth defect, but we still don’t fully understand what causes them. Previous research had suggested that some heart defects could be ...

Congenital heart defects are the most common form of human birth defect, but we still don't fully understand what causes them. Previous research had suggested that some heart defects could be ...

A Doppler ultrasound that measures the blood flow of small unborn babies can reveal whether or not the placenta is working properly. In case of repeated deviations from these Doppler measurements, ...

An ultrasound scan is a helpful way to check your pregnancy progress. It can also detect problems early. One such issue is ...

Women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and obesity are at a higher risk of giving birth to smaller babies in terms of birth weight, length, and head circumference, according to a recent study ...

Infections can trigger pregnancy complications, and now, new miniature versions of the placenta are helping show why. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

You may be confused if you have been diagnosed with placenta previa. The worry is natural and may even increase when you hear that it affects your baby's oxygen supply. Although it may all sound bad, ...

Disorganized collagen in old C-section scars causes abnormal placental attachment in uterus in future pregnancies, not ...

When Mana Parast was a medical resident in 2003, she had an experience that would change the course of her entire career: her first fetal autopsy. The autopsy, which pushed Parast to pursue perinatal ...