I recently had two ultrasounds, and it was noted that my placental was very low and partially obstructing my cervix. This week (23 weeks pregnant), I was able to meet with my consultant (the obstetric specialist at the hospital) and he discussed what was found with me. I have been diagnosed as having placental previa. ...
Gastroschisis refers to babies born with organs outside the body. Gastroschisis is one of the most frequently encountered congenital anomalies in pediatric surgery. This condition happens about 1 in every 2,000 births. Gastroschsis is a defect or hole in the abdominal wall that lets the abdominal contents protrude outside the body. There is no peritoneal ...
Human Papillomavirus, or HPV, is the most common sexually transmitted disease. According to the Centers for Disease Control, HPV affects at least half of all sexually active individuals. Learning that you have any STD can be frightening, especially if you plan to have children in the future. Is Human Papillomavirus going to cause adverse effects ...
In March of 2005, the AAFP (American Academy of Family Physicians) released a new set of recommendations for VBAC, based upon data from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Evidence Report on Vaginal Birth After Cesarean. According to the document, “In 2003, after publication of AHRQ Evidence Report Number 71, the AAFP established a ...
Group B Streptococcus is a generally harmless bacterial infection of the vagina or rectum. As many as 1 in 4 pregnant women tested for group B strep are positive. If you test positive, extra precautions need to be taken to reduce your chances of passing it on to your child during delivery. When I was ...
