A high-risk pregnancy is one in which the pregnant person or developing fetus faces an elevated likelihood of pregnancy complications that require specialized medical attention. For patients in New York, NY, understanding what makes a pregnancy high risk — and how to navigate that designation with confidence — is an important part of preparing for
Posts Categorized / Fetal Development
“Mailbag 24: What does the Fox say” – with Dr. Nathan Fox
This is a transcription of a portion of a Healthful Woman podcast. Nicole’s Question Our next question is from Nicole: “Hello, big fan and toaster here. I had a scan at 28 weeks and the femur and humerus are measuring 25 to 26 weeks and they are behind. The rest of the baby’s measuring 27
“Mailbag 19: What does the Fox say” – with Dr. Nathan Fox
This is a transcription of a portion of a Healthful Woman podcast. Katie’s Question Our first question in this episode was from Katie: “I’m 29 weeks pregnant. And at my 20-week ultrasound, it was discovered that my baby has a duplicated collecting system and a ureterocele on the right side. The right upper pole of
Shoshana’s Birth Story: 5-week Admission for Fetal Hydrops
In a recent Healthful Woman podcast episode, “Shoshana’s Birth Story: 5-week admission for fetal hydrops,” Host Dr. Nathan Fox spoke with Shoshana, a listener who shared the story of her successful yet challenging pregnancy. After a smooth first pregnancy, Shoshana expected a similar experience the second time around. During her first trimester, she experienced unexpected
First Trimester Down Syndrome Screening
What is Down syndrome? Down syndrome, also known as trisomy 21, occurs when there is an extra chromosome 21 present in the cells of the fetus. This affects how your child develops and functions throughout life. About 1 in every 700 babies is diagnosed with Down syndrome: a rate of less than one percent. The
Acrania, Anencephaly, and Encephelocele – Fetal Development
Acrania, anencephaly and encephalocele are part of the subset of birth defects called neural tube defects (NTDs). NTDs occur when the neural tube, a structure that forms the early brain and spine, fails to close within the first month of pregnancy. NTDs are the second most common birth defect in the United States and are
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