When one thinks of twins, it is common to think that they will look exactly alike. Many believe that twins will be the same height,...
Fetal distress means that there are signs that the baby of a pregnant woman may not be healthy. Some of these signs could be a...
Fetal alcohol syndrome is something that is a direct result in a pregnant woman drinking alcohol while she is pregnant. This could lead to many...
Fetal alcohol syndrome can cause many issues for a child. It is caused when the mother drinks alcohol when she is pregnant. Currently, there is...
An episiotomy is a procedure that is common during the delivery process. A small incision is made in the area between the vaginal and anal...
An ectopic pregnancy is dangerous for a woman because it can lead to excessive internal bleeding. To correct this issue, surgery will be needed and...
There are many screening tests that women can undergo while they are pregnant in order to learn if their baby has a chance of being...
In order for the baby to be born through the birth canal, effacement and cervical dilation must first take place. Effacement refers to the process...
Sometimes it can be difficult to tell a real contraction from false labor. Before labor begins, experiencing false contractions is very common for many women....
Braxton hick’s contractions are a normal occurrence for women when they are pregnant. Sometimes, they can be deceiving enough to make the woman believe that...