Archive for 'Pregnancy Related Disorders'
Warning and Signs for an Ectopic Pregnancy
5 January 2008What is this Condition?
Ectopic pregnancy is an abnormal pregnancy in which the fertilized egg is implanted outside, rather than within, the uterine cavity. The most common site is the fallopian tube - one of a pair of long, slender tubes extending from the uterus to the region of the ovary.
With prompt diagnosis, appropriate surgery, and […]
Standards of Care Premature Labor
1 January 2008What is this Condition?
Premature labor is the onset of rhythmic uterine contractions that produce cervical changes (dilation and effacement) after fetal viability but before fetal maturity. It usually occurs between the 26th and 37th week of gestation. Approximately 5 % to 10% of pregnancies end in premature labor, which is responsible for about 75% of […]
About Information of Placental Separation
24 December 2007What is this Condition?
In this condition, the placenta separates from the uterine wall prematurely, usually after the 20th week of gestation, producing hemorrhage. This separation, a common cause of bleeding during the second half of pregnancy, occurs most often in women over age 35 who’ve had multiple pregnancies.
The prognosis for the fetus depends on gestational […]
