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Amniotic fluid embolism (AFE) is an uncommon obstetric emergency associated with sudden cardiovascular collapse, severe respiratory failure, disseminated…

Fetal surgery has developed from an experimental response to severe congenital disease into a carefully regulated part of modern maternal-fetal medicine. The…

Pregnancy, birth, and the first months of parenthood are periods of major psychological adjustment. COVID-19 added uncertainty, isolation, financial pressure,…

Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is one of the most serious gastrointestinal diseases affecting premature and very low birth weight infants. It can progress…

Genetic counseling in perinatal care has moved beyond explaining a single test result. It now involves interpreting complex genomic data, discussing uncertain…

Maternal sepsis is a time-critical complication in which infection triggers life-threatening organ dysfunction during pregnancy, childbirth, after abortion, or…

Neonatal jaundice is one of the most familiar findings in the first days of life. A yellow tinge to the skin or eyes often reflects normal transitional…

Clean air is an important part of a healthy pregnancy, yet many expectant parents live near busy roads, industrial areas, construction sites, or sources of…

Perinatal HIV transmission can occur during pregnancy, labor, delivery, or breastfeeding, yet timely clinical care can reduce the risk to very low levels. In…

Omega-3 fatty acids are essential nutrients during pregnancy because they contribute to the formation of the placenta, fetal brain, eyes, and nervous system.…