Many pilots would say that the most dangerous time of a flight is when landing since so many things could go wrong. Some would say that the same principle applies to the birth of a child, which is also a time when any number of things could go awry. Soon-to-be parents...
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Hyperemesis gravidarum can make a pregnancy high risk
How many Oregon women reading this either had or expect to have some morning sickness in their first trimester? Most likely, many of them would and did experience it during their first three months of pregnancy, which is not unusual. However, few of them would suffer...
Did your doctor fail to take your abdominal pain seriously?
Pregnancy can be a wonderful time in the lives of Oregon parents. Even when a pregnancy seems to be going well, minor to serious complications could arise. For example, some abdominal pain may be normal with all the changes a woman’s body goes through during this...
A medical mistake, birth injuries and an uncertain future
From the moment most Oregon couples find out they will be parents, they begin to envision what the future holds. If this was you, you probably had visions of how your family life will change and how your child would grow. What you may not have envisioned is dealing...
Undiagnosed listeriosis may lead to pregnancy complications
Women cannot live in a bubble when they are carrying a child. Even though they may make some adjustments due to their growing bellies, most women here in Oregon and elsewhere continue to live their lives. This includes eating foods that could cause listeriosis, which...
Reasons to call a doctor during pregnancy
Women have carried and delivered babies for centuries, millennia in fact. Pregnancy is one of the most natural processes a woman’s body goes through, but could also be one of the most perilous times in a woman’s life. Any number of complications can arise that make it...
The risks of breaking a woman’s water
Any Oregon woman who has carried a baby to full term understands the allure of taking steps to speed up the labor and delivery process. By the end of the pregnancy, most women are ready to be done with being pregnant and are ready to welcome their newborn to the...
The connection between placenta previa and vasa previa
Most Oregon obstetricians keep their eyes out for the more common pregnancy complications that can arise. However, some of the rarer complications may not even be on a doctor’s radar until it is too late. For instance, if a woman develops placenta previa, it could...
Doctors should watch for signs that lead to premature birth
Pregnancy should be a wonderful and exciting time and experience for expectant mothers here in Oregon and elsewhere. However, many things could go wrong during pregnancy, which is why it is important for obstetricians to carefully monitor their patients. For instance,...
The dangers of improperly controlled gestational diabetes
Prenatal care is vital in helping ensure a healthy, full-term baby. An Oregon woman’s obstetrician should watch for potentially harmful complications that could affect the outcome of the birth, such as gestational diabetes. When this condition is not properly...