The midtrimester ultrasound is one of the most detailed examinations in prenatal care. Often performed between 18 and 22 weeks of gestation, it assesses fetal…
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Reading Fetal Anatomy Clearly at the Midtrimester Scan
Maternal Sleep-Disordered Breathing And Fetal Growth
Sleep is often treated as a background health behavior during pregnancy, yet breathing disturbances at night can influence blood pressure, glucose regulation,…
Neonatal Thrombocytopenia: Causes, Assessment, and Care
A low platelet count is a frequent laboratory finding in newborn medicine, but its significance varies widely. Some infants have a mild, temporary reduction…
Labor Induction Methods in Modern Perinatal Care
Labor induction is the planned initiation of uterine contractions before spontaneous labor begins, with the aim of achieving a safe vaginal birth. It may be…
Neonatal Screening for Critical Congenital Heart Disease
Congenital heart disease (CHD) affects the structure and function of the heart and blood vessels present at birth. Some defects are mild and discovered during…
Maternal autoimmune disease and pregnancy outcomes
Pregnancy is an immunologically unusual state: the mother’s immune system must tolerate the fetus while continuing to defend against infection. When an…
Perinatal stroke: identification and neuroprotective strategies
Perinatal stroke describes a cerebrovascular injury occurring before birth, during delivery, or in the first weeks after birth. It may result from arterial…
Low Apgar Scores: Etiology and Long-Term Implications
The Apgar score is a rapid assessment of a newborn’s condition at one and five minutes after birth. It evaluates heart rate, respiratory effort, muscle tone,…
Neonatal Cholestasis: A Practical Diagnostic And Management Pathway
Neonatal jaundice is common, but jaundice caused by an elevated conjugated or direct bilirubin is never considered physiologic. It signals impaired bile…
Maternal exercise in pregnancy: benefits and contraindications
Pregnancy changes the body, but it does not automatically require a sedentary routine. For most people with an uncomplicated pregnancy, regular, moderate…
