An amniotic fluid index measures the amount of amniotic fluid surrounding the baby. It’s an important way for your doctor to assess your baby’s development and identify potential complications. An ...
The liquid world of fetal development provides a rich source of nutrition and protection tailored to meet the needs of the ...
Amniotic fluid is the protective liquid surrounding a growing foetus within the amniotic sac in the womb. Often described as the baby’s lifeline, this fluid cushions the foetus, regulates temperature, ...
Amniotic fluid embolisms are rare, but when they happen a lot of blood and rapid intervention is needed to prevent maternal ...
Influencer Hailey Okula died of amniotic fluid embolism -- one of the leading causes of death during and just after childbirth. Hailey Okula — a nursing influencer known as “Nurse Hailey” — died late ...
Meconium is a thick substance that lines a baby’s intestines in the womb. A baby usually passes meconium after birth, but if they pass it early, the amniotic fluid may become meconium-stained.
OBJECTIVE: To determine if an amniotic fluid index (AFI) r5.0 cm within 7 days of delivery in the third trimester is associated with decreasing umbilicalarterial pH and base excess. CONCLUSION: An AFI ...
Amniotic fluid embolism (AFE) is a life-threatening condition that affects pregnant women shortly before, during, or immediately after labor and delivery. It is a syndrome marked by the start of ...
The special abilities of embryonic stem cells can today be used in multiple "grown-up" cells (e.g. skin and hair cells). This is done by reprogramming the cells and converting them to "induced ...
Doctors are developing an artificial womb that tries to replicate the conditions inside the mother’s body. This could save the lives of very premature babies. The technology, known as AquaWomb, is ...
UK mom suffers a rare, but often fatal pregnancy event: amniotic fluid embolism. Jan. 8, 2013— -- Angela Cottam was in the middle of heavy labor with a set of twins when she suddenly began ...