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…
Water breaking refers to the rupture of the amniotic sac during pregnancy. The amniotic sac holds the baby and amniotic…
Endometrial hyperplasia is a condition where the lining of the uterus (endometrium) thickens more than it should. This occurs due…
An embryo is the early stage of human development after fertilization occurs. This stage begins when a sperm fertilizes an…
Mechanical cervical ripening is a method used to help the cervix soften and open before labor. This process is important…
Placental abruption is a serious pregnancy complication. It happens when the placenta detaches from the uterus before the baby is…
C-section vaginal seeding, or vaginal swabbing, is a procedure sometimes done after a baby is born through a cesarean section.…