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Second Trimester Intrauterine Fetal Death (IUFD)
What Causes Second Trimester Intrauterine Fetal Death (IUFD)? Intrauterine fetal death (IUFD) is a concern in high-risk pregnancies. Although there are some known causes and risk factors, many cases of second trimester IUFD do not present classically and a clear cause of IUFD is not always found. This means it’s important to partner with a
Congenital Heart Defects and What Causes Them
Heart complications can take a serious toll on your health even when you’re an adult. Babies born with heart defects can face an uphill battle when it comes to remaining healthy throughout life, meaning it’s important to set your child up for success by preventing heart defects and ensuring they have the care they need.
What is Clubfoot and What Can I Do About It?
About one in every 33 babies is born with a birth defect. Not all birth defects can be prevented or diagnosed prenatally, so navigating the possible birth defects during pregnancy can be stressful and overwhelming. Although your maternal fetal medicine specialist can ensure you understand the right steps to take to prevent some specific birth
Genital and Urinary Tract Defects
Although not as common as other birth defects, defects of the genitals and urinary system can be present at birth and require some interventions either prenatally or postnatally. About 1 in 500 babies are born with genital and urinary tract defects that can affect the way the body looks and works. Fortunately, many of these
How to Manage Your Diabetes During Pregnancy
If you have diabetes and want to get pregnant, it’s important to know that diabetes doesn’t need to stop you from having a healthy pregnancy. Additionally, some women develop diabetes during pregnancy and still enjoy a happy and healthy birth. The best outcome is all about managing your diabetes properly with the right steps, so
Cleft Lip and Palate: What it Is and How to Prevent It
A cleft lip or cleft palate happens when your baby’s upper lip and mouth doesn’t form completely. This results in an opening and is present at birth. Oral clefts (or orofacial clefts) occur in about 1 in 1,000 babies in the Unite States, meaning it’s a relatively common birth defect. It often happens early in
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