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There are not many things in life more exciting than being pregnant. During this time, you do your best to remain safe and healthy. This means eating right, going to the doctor and taking care of your body. Unfortunately, you aren't the only person in charge during...
The condition known as placenta previa is dangerous, as the placenta can block your birth canal before your child is born. This can change depending on when the diagnosis is made; an early diagnosis is often altered as the birth canal naturally clears in time....
Placental abruption is a condition that sometimes occurs after the 20th week of pregnancy but more often during the third trimester. Approximately one in 150 pregnant women is at risk of placental abruption, which is the full or partial separation of the placenta from...
A cesarean section is a surgical procedure in which the obstetrician makes incisions in the abdomen and uterus of a pregnant woman during labor to deliver her baby. There are certain risks associated with C-sections, and expecting mothers in North Carolina might want...
Pregnant women in North Carolina are at increased risk of suffering blunt trauma to their unborn children during a traffic accident, according to MedScape.com. Analysis of possible risk factors indicates fetal injury is 8 percent more likely in cases where the mother...
While there is no way to know for sure what causes a stillbirth, there are several factors that may increase the chances of one occurring. Women who are over the age of 35 may have a higher risk of a stillbirth compared to others. Mothers who are malnourished or do...
Residents of North Carolina may be surprised to learn that in comparison to other developed nations, the United States has become an increasingly risky place for giving birth to a child. Recent data indicating that the U.S. ranks low in comparison to other...
Greenville residents may be interested in a recent lawsuit that was filed by a New York woman against the doctor that delivered her third child. The lawsuit accuses both the doctor and the hospital involved in the 2011 delivery of her third child of medical...
When expecting a new family member, North Carolina parents often take several steps to make sure they are ready for the big day. Although many things are within grasp of expecting parents, such as building a nursery or arranging daycare, other things are not. This is...
In the weeks and months after bringing a child into the world, new parents usually focus their attention on the health of the newborn. Yet, as one woman learned, a careless mistake made during delivery forced her to spend weeks in the hospital recuperating from an...