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Post Topic: Pregnancy and Birth Complications

A close up of a couple holding hands at a table. The hands are in shadow, backlit by a window.

Sep. 26, 2022

9 min Read

The Facts About Stillbirth

Emily Oster

A pregnant woman lies on her back while a doctor stands over her with his hands on either side of her belly.

Jul. 21, 2022

4 min Read

External Cephalic Version (ECV) for Breech Babies

Emily Oster

A pregnant woman lies on her back while a doctor stands over her with his hands on either side of her belly.

Jun. 6, 2022

8 min Read

Breech Delivery, External Versions, and More

Emily Oster

Illustrations of DNA sequences on a peach background. The center DNA illustration is cut and damaged.

Apr. 22, 2022

2 min Read

How Much Should I Worry About Paternal Age and Chromosomal Defects?

Emily Oster

Close up view of newborn feet on a blue sheet.

Mar. 25, 2022

2 min Read

Should I Try ECV or Not?

Emily Oster

A stack of white pillows on the corner of a bed.

Jan. 20, 2022

3 min Read

Should I Be on Bed Rest for Placenta Previa?

Emily Oster

A blood sample for a glucose challenge test.

Dec. 13, 2021

2 min Read

What Are the Risks to Baby from Gestational Diabetes?

Emily Oster

A pregnant person consults with a doctor, who is holding up an image from a sonogram.

Sep. 13, 2021

6 min Read

I Had a Complicated Pregnancy: Will It Happen Again?

Emily Oster

A shot from above of a person holding an ultrasound photo in front of her pregnant stomach.

Jul. 29, 2021

7 min Read

Cytomegalovirus (CMV) in Pregnancy

Emily Oster

A stack of colorful magazines are seen close-up.

Jul. 18, 2019

2 min Read

What to Expect When You Have a Miscarriage

Emily Oster

A stack of colorful magazines are seen close-up.

Apr. 22, 2019

2 min Read

When You Give Birth, Your Body … Rips. That Might Suck a Little Less if We Talked About It More.

Emily Oster

A stack of colorful magazines are seen close-up.

Oct. 22, 2013

2 min Read

Saving Babies’ Lives with Shades of Gray

Emily Oster

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