Preterm labor happens when a mother goes into labor before 37 weeks of pregnancy. A full-term pregnancy lasts about 40…
External cephalic version (ECV) is a medical procedure used to turn a baby into a head-down position before birth. When…
The birth canal is the passageway a baby travels through during birth. It consists of the cervix, vagina, and vulva.…
Breech Presentation in Pregnancy A breech presentation position occurs when the baby’s feet or buttocks are positioned to come out…
Placenta previa is a condition where the placenta covers the cervix, either partially or completely. The placenta is an organ…
Cervical ripening is the process of the cervix softening, thinning, and opening in preparation for childbirth. During pregnancy, the cervix…
Amniotic fluid surrounds the baby in the womb during pregnancy. This clear, slightly yellow liquid fills the amniotic sac, creating…
A fundal massage is a technique used after childbirth to help the uterus contract and return to its normal size.…
Meconium aspiration syndrome (MAS) happens when a baby inhales meconium-stained amniotic fluid during or before birth. Meconium is the baby’s…
Meconium is a baby’s first stool (poop). It is thick, sticky, and dark green or black. It forms in the…