Dec 30, 2017 · Some women experience health problems during pregnancy. These complications can involve the mother's health, the fetus's health, or both. Even women who were healthy …

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. …

Apr 12, 2012 · The Perinatal and Obstetrical Research Group, within the Division or Intramural Research, examines the genetic and environmental etiologies and mechanisms of …

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 …

Jan 5, 2016 · What happens during prenatal visits varies depending on how far along you are in your pregnancy. Schedule your first prenatal visit as soon as you think you are pregnant, even …

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 …

Learn about maternal morbidity (health problems related to pregnancy and childbirth), mortality (deaths), and NICHD research to address these issues.

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 …

The uniqueness and sophistication of the machine requires highly specialized care and maintenance. This machine is critical to the operation of the lab(s) and there are no other …

Dec 30, 2020 · In addition, the Perinatal and Obstetrical Research Affinity Group within DIR studies aspects of preterm birth and other pregnancy complications with the aim of improving …