Researchers identified five biomarkers in umbilical cord blood that could indicate early-onset sepsis in preterm infants and ...

It can be difficult to decide whether to expedite birth when a woman in the final stage of pregnancy perceives less fetal movements.

An alternative diagnostic method could improve early detection and treatment of peripheral artery disease (PAD), according to ...

Texas Children's Hospital North Austin Campus performs surgery to remove baby's lung mass during birth while still attached to umbilical cord, in … ...

A well-functioning placenta and umbilical cord are essential for a normal pregnancy. However, there is little focus on these organs in prenatal care. Ultrasound examinations are important constituents ...

Bleeding during pregnancy can sometimes be normal—and other times, cause for concern. Here's what to look out for.

Moreover, real-time ultrasound use during umbilical vein catheterization is a promising technique for rapid and precise catheter placement (7 – 10). Compared to traditional methods, ultrasound ...

Umbilical cord prolapse is when the umbilical cord slips out of the cervix and into the vagina before the baby. Learn about the causes, symptoms, and treatment options for umbilical cord prolapse ...

Umbilical cord problems are common, but when should you be concerned? Learn about the causes, symptoms, and treatment options for this condition today.

Naomi had a knot in her umbilical cord, cutting her off from her lifeline, the placenta. It is not the standard of care to scan the full cord, so the knot wasn't caught in time to make a decision ...