Placenta previa is when the placenta partially or fully covers the cervix, which causes bleeding. Placenta previa has no treatment, but you can reduce bleeding by avoiding strenuous activity. Risk ...

Of whether placenta complications are genetic, OB/GYN Dr. Mary Jane Minkin tells PEOPLE, "The answer is we really don't know" PEOPLE, Music Writer and Reporter While placental abruption and placenta ...

Most pregnancies go smoothly – but not all. And if you're facing a complication, you're not alone. Studies show that about 8% of pregnant women will experience serious complications. The good news?

Antepartum hemorrhage (APH) is a critical obstetric emergency that affects 3-5% of pregnancies and is a major cause of ...

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - ShaKrystin Dock, Author of Surviving Placenta Previa, joined Chelsey on Studio10. You can order her book here. The following was found online: Having a baby is one of the most ...

Cesarean delivery is the most common inpatient surgery in the U.S. but it also carries inherent surgical risks, including vascular, visceral, soft tissue, and nerve damage, which can lead to ...

Having a low-lying placenta may require modifying or restricting exercise, depending on how close it is to the cervix.

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Women with more severe endometriosis had higher placenta previa incidence vs. women with less severe disease.

Sometimes, your umbilical cord and placenta may be different than they're "supposed" to be. But is that cause for concern? Here's what you need to know. Two-Vessel Cords First let's talk about that ...

Scientists say the placenta can provide key signals for whether a woman will develop pregnancy complications beginning as early as the first trimester. Using mouse models, the St. John’s College, ...

Cesarean delivery is the most common inpatient surgery in the U.S. but it also carries inherent surgical risks, including vascular, visceral, soft tissue, and nerve damage, which can lead to ...