Pregnancy divides into three parts called trimesters, each lasting about three months. These stages mark important changes in both the…
Umbilical cord prolapse happens when the umbilical cord slips through the cervix before the baby does. The umbilical cord connects…
An en caul birth is when a baby is born still inside the amniotic sac. The amniotic sac is a…
An ultrasound is a medical test that uses sound waves to create images inside the body. In pregnancy, it helps…
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…