Birth Complications
How Twin Pregnancies Increase the Risk of Birth Injury
Learn how twin pregnancy monitoring should work by chorionicity, including the current monochorionic surveillance schedule and TTTS warning signs.
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Spinal Epidural Hematoma Warning Signs After Labor
Spinal epidural hematoma after a labor epidural is rare but serious. Learn the warning signs, why an 8-to-12-hour window matters,…
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Marginal Cord Insertion and a Difficult Labor: What the Connection Actually Is
Marginal cord insertion doesn't directly cause abnormal fetal heart rate patterns. Learn what the research actually shows and what matters…
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What Happens When a Newborn Infection Is Not Treated Quickly
Newborn infections can become life-threatening within hours if not recognized and treated promptly. For parents whose baby developed sepsis, meningitis,…
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Should My Doctor Have Done a C-Section Instead of Using Forceps?
A doctor may choose forceps instead of a C-section when vaginal delivery appears close, the baby is low enough in…
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Can Prolonged Labor Cause Birth Injuries? What Parents Should Know
Prolonged labor can cause birth injuries when a baby is exposed to ongoing stress, reduced oxygen, fetal distress, or a…
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Why My Baby Isn’t Moving One Side of Their Face
Learn what facial asymmetry in babies can mean, which causes are temporary, and when symptoms may point to a birth…
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What Happens When Preterm Birth Complications Aren’t Caught in Time
When a baby arrives before 37 weeks of pregnancy, every hour matters. Preterm birth affects roughly 1 in 10 babies…
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What Those Heart Rate Drops During Labor Actually Meant
When you’re in labor, one of the most constant sounds in the room is that rhythmic whooshing from the fetal…
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What It Means When Your Baby’s Collarbone Broke During Birth
Finding out your newborn has a broken collarbone can be frightening. You’ve just been through labor and delivery, and now…
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