What is prenatal care and why is it important?
May 20, 2016 · Having a healthy pregnancy is one of the best ways to promote a healthy birth. Getting early and regular prenatal care improves the chances of a healthy pregnancy. This …
Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and …
Aug 22, 2017 · Because providers are using definitions of "abnormal labor" developed in a population of women who are different from the contemporary obstetrical population, the CSL …
What is a high-risk pregnancy? | NICHD - Eunice Kennedy Shriver ...
May 31, 2016 · A high-risk pregnancy is one that threatens the health or life of the mother or her fetus. It often requires specialized care from specially trained providers. Some pregnancies …
EB Research: Consortium on Safe Labor (CSL) - NICHD
Other areas of ongoing research include determining the optimal time for second stage of labor, when pushing begins, and exploring how the sociodemographic changes in the current …
What are some common complications during labor and delivery?
Aug 7, 2017 · Each pregnancy and delivery is different, and problems may arise. If complications occur, providers may assist by monitoring the situation closely and intervening, as necessary. …
Does maternal asthma contribute to racial/ethnic disparities in obstetrical and neonatal complications? Annals of Epidemiology. 2015; 25(6):392-397.e1. PMID:99981231160000 …
Who is at risk of preeclampsia? | NICHD - NICHD - Eunice Kennedy ...
Aug 8, 2016 · Although preeclampsia occurs primarily in first pregnancies, a woman who had preeclampsia in a previous pregnancy is seven times more likely to develop preeclampsia in a …
Gynecologic Health and Disease Branch (GHDB)
Overview/MissionGHDB aims to improve women’s reproductive health by guiding and supporting gynecologic research and career development programs in pursuit of a future in which women …
What are examples and causes of maternal morbidity and mortality?
Apr 29, 2020 · Learn about examples of common maternal morbidity and conditions and problems that can cause maternal mortality.
Maternal Morbidity and Mortality - NICHD - Eunice Kennedy …
Jun 8, 2021 · Maternal Morbidity and Mortality Learn how NIH is accelerating research to prevent maternal morbidity and mortality. Maternal morbidity describes any short- or long-term health …