The umbilical cord is your baby’s lifeline in the womb, as it provides oxygen and all the vital nutrients through a blood ...

The umbilical cord is much more than just a physical connection between you and your baby. It carries life-giving oxygen and ...

The female tot had been admitted to hospital at just 11 days old after her stomach became distended. A 4D ultrasound found a mass measuring 8x6cm, while an abdominal examination found a lump with a ...

Arteries carry oxygenated blood away from your heart. They have thick walls and a muscular layer that keeps your blood moving. Arteries can be as wide as a nickel (about two centimeters). They are the ...

Umbilical artery thrombosis (UAT) is an extremely rare but severe obstetric complication associated with adverse perinatal outcomes, including fetal growth restriction (FGR), fetal distress, and ...

When Jessa Duggar welcomed her sixth baby with husband Ben Seewald, it was a family affair. Jessa, 32, revealed in a video shared to her YouTube channel on Monday, August 4, that her 16-year-old ...

Uterotonics (medications used to cause contractions of the womb) may be no more effective than placebo (pretend treatment) or no treatment in avoiding manual removal of the placenta (removal of the ...

Objective Timing of administration of antibiotics and concentrations in maternal blood and the umbilical cord blood are important prerequisites for optimal intrapartum antibiotic prophylaxis (IAP) of ...

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Many new parents pay to store their baby’s cord blood after delivery. It’s supposed to be a “just in case” banking of stem cells for potential future medical emergencies. This ...

Umbilical cords are probably one of the only physical reminders of how your baby was attached to you throughout your pregnancy. When the cord falls off, it is a bittersweet moment for parents, ...

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During pregnancy, the umbilical cord is the lifeline between mother and baby. It connects the baby to the placenta and provides the oxygen and nourishment they need for those first nine months. When ...