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…
Pitocin is a synthetic version of the hormone oxytocin. Doctors often use it during pregnancy to start or strengthen labor.…
Oxytocin, often called the “love hormone,” plays an essential role in pregnancy, labor, and delivery. Produced in the hypothalamus and…
Estrogen plays a vital role in pregnancy. It helps prepare the body for the growth and development of the baby.…
Prostaglandins are chemicals the body makes to control many functions. They play a big role in pregnancy. These chemicals act…