Complications Index

Down Syndrome
What can a parent expect when they learn their baby has Down syndrome?  ...

Noticing Contractions? You May Have an Irritable Uterus
At some point in your pregnancy, you may experience a tightening sensation  ...

Making Miracles: Success Stories of Exceptional Pregnancies
Pregnancy doesn't always go according to plan. Some women experience more  ...

Managing Pregnancy Back Pain
Most pregnant women experience back pain at some point during their  ...

Two Tales of High-Risk Pregnancies
Learn how two families deal with less-than-perfect pregnancies, face the  ...

Twin-to-Twin Transfusion Syndrome
New medical advances are reducing the fatalities associated with  ...

What is Spina Bifida?
Spina bifida is the most commonly-occurring permanently disabling birth  ...

The High-Risk Pregnancy
This article discusses the high-risk pregnancy and what criteria will  ...

High Blood Pressure and Pregnancy
Whether you have a chronic blood pressure issue or develop high blood  ...

Vanishing Twin Syndrome
The rise in early-term ultrasounds has brought the Vanishing Twin Syndrome  ...

Problem Pregnancy
Complications with pregnancy are not uncommon; most problems are  ...

HELLP Syndrome
The symptoms of HELLP Syndrome are very subtle and can strike late in  ...

The Life Cycle of the Placenta
Placentas are one of the main players during pregnancy. In fact, a  ...

Study: How Low-Dose Aspirin May Help Preemies
A study finds that babies whose moms took low doses of aspirin during  ...

When Morning Sickness Takes Over
Most often an unpleasant inconvenience of early pregnancy, nausea and  ...

Could Chocolate Reduce Preeclampsia Risk?
Nibbling on that chocolate bar may help reduce your risk of developing the  ...

7 Tips for Navigating Pregnancy Complications
Are pregnancy complications stressing you out? Decompress with our simple  ...

Congenital Heart Defects
Congenital heart defects are the number one birth defect among babies,  ...

Fibroids and Pregnancy
Even if you have fibroids, the chance of delivering a healthy baby is  ...

Genetic Counselors: How They Can Help You Conceive with Confidence
Trying to conceive? Time to take a thorough look at your health. 

Amniotic Fluid Embolism
Medicine's best kept secret may be a mysterious and rare disease known as  ...

Complications in Pregnancy
How to recognize the subtle signs that mean serious problems in pregnancy. 

Managing Pregnancy-Related Sciatica
Having pregnancy back pain? Sciatica, a common pregnancy problem, can be  ...

No Pain, No Gain? Managing Back Problems during Pregnancy
Why does back pain rank so high among the list of pregnancy ailments? Find  ...

Understanding the Incompetent Cervix
There are many causes for premature delivery, but an incompetent cervix—a  ...

Urinary Incontinence
While urinary incontinence is certainly nothing to sneeze at (ask any  ...

The Skinny Pregnancy: When Putting on Weight Is Easier Said than Done
Watching pregnant celebrities is the new national pastime. But for some  ...

Spotting During Pregnancy
Spotting during pregnancy is fairly common, especially during the first  ...

Advances in Ectopic Pregnancy Care
Also known as a tubal pregnancy, an ectopic pregnancy is a  ...

Pregnancy After Breast Cancer
Many think pregnancy after breast cancer is just a dream. But it can be  ...