A pregnancy complication is characterized by high blood pressure and signs of damage to another organ system, most often the liver and kidneys. Preeclampsia usually begins after 20 weeks of…
adminJuly 25, 2022
This situation occurs when the woman is not aware of her pregnancy and in many cases the pregnancy can come to term. In some cases, women have irregular menstruation, which…
adminJuly 25, 2022
It is a natural event in which the woman loses her pregnancy unexpectedly. About 50% of fertilized eggs spontaneously abort, almost always before the woman realizes she is pregnant. In…
adminJuly 25, 2022
Untimely childbirth is one that occurs completely spontaneously and without prior planning. It is considered an obstetric emergency due to the maternal-fetal complications that may occur.
adminJuly 25, 2022
A birth that occurs before the 37th week of pregnancy. A pregnancy normally lasts about 40 weeks. Complications associated with preterm birth include immature lungs, difficulty regulating body temperature, poor…
adminJuly 25, 2022
Labor lasts less than three hours between the first contraction and birth. As the delivery takes place in a short time, chances for complications increase for both the mother and…
adminJuly 25, 2022
An out-of-hospital birth is one that occurs without the assistance of medical personnel and outside a health center. This type of delivery increases the risks of maternal and perinatal health…
adminJuly 18, 2022
Any situation or complication that is not considered within the normal course of a pregnancy can be classified as an obstetric emergency. These particular circumstances can seriously and irreversibly affect…
adminJuly 18, 2022
