How Does Lack of Oxygen Occur During Birth? All humans need oxygen in order for their bodies to function properly, even babies in the womb. Babies in utero get their oxygen through the umbilical cord from the placenta. During birth, contractions push the amniotic...
What is Uterine Rupture? Uterine rupture is when a woman’s uterine wall tears open, usually during labor.  It can be a life-threatening complication of a difficult birth. The uterus is a muscular organ where a developing baby grows within the mother. In a complete...
Erb’s Palsy is a birth injury that can occur during delivery when the nerves connecting the baby’s shoulder, arm and hand are damaged.  It results in loss of muscle function in the arm and shoulder that can be lifelong in some cases. The brachial plexus is the...
Preeclampsia, also known as toxemia, is a condition that can develop during pregnancy. It is a pre-cursor to eclampsia, which is a life-threatening condition characterized by seizures and loss of consciousness. Â Preeclampsia warns of the possible development of...
Cesarean section is surgical delivery of a baby through the mother’s abdomen when vaginal delivery becomes impossible or dangerous to mother or baby. Historically, a cesarean section was used only as a last resort to save a baby. These days, they are becoming more and...
