Post-Term Pregnancy
A pregnancy that lasts more than 42 weeks is called postterm. A pregnancy that is between 41 and 42 weeks is called late-term. Most women deliver between 37 and 42 weeks of pregnancy.
Postpartum Hemorrhage
in Health Library, Oh, Baby!, ResourcesPostpartum hemorrhage is more bleeding than normal after the birth of a baby. About 1 in 100 to 5 in 100 women have postpartum hemorrhage. It is more likely with a cesarean birth. It most often happens after the placenta is delivered, but it can also happen later.
Gestational Hypertension
in Health Library, Oh, Baby!, ResourcesGestational hypertension is high blood pressure in pregnancy. It occurs in about 3 in 50 pregnancies.
Risks of Pregnancy Over Age 30
in Health Library, Oh, Baby!, ResourcesMany women today are waiting until later in life to have children. In the U.S., birth rates for women in their 30s are at the highest levels in four decades.
Nutrition Before Pregnancy
in Health Library, Oh, Baby!, ResourcesPre-onception nutrition is a vital part of preparing for pregnancy. Read on to learn more about your nutritional needs before getting pregnant.
Nonstress Test
in Health Library, In Full Stride, ResourcesA nonstress test is a type of test done during pregnancy. It measures the heart rate of the unborn baby in response to its movements. In most cases, the heart rate of a healthy baby increases when the baby moves.