Health & Baby Medical Reference

An external cephalic version, or ECV, could get your breech baby headed in the right direction.

Vaginal seeding is touted as a way to boost your newborn’s immune system health. But research is murky on how safe it is and whether it works.

Hypotonia, or floppy infant syndrome, is characterized by low muscle tone in babies. Learn what every parent should know.

If your child has horseshoe kidney, also called renal fusion, you’ve probably got a lot of questions. Get the facts on causes, treatments, and what to expect.

Web MD explains what a cervical cerclage is and how it can help prevent premature births.

Preeclampsia and Eclampsia. Learn about diagnosis and treatment from the experts at WebMD.

When you’re pregnant, your doctor can check on your baby’s health with a fetal heart rate monitor. WebMD explains how and why doctors may take these readings at office checkups or while you’re in labor.

When you’re pregnant, no amount of alcohol is safe for your baby. WebMD explains what you need to know about problems drinking during pregnancy can cause and how to avoid them.

The level of alpha-fetoprotein in a pregnant woman can show if her baby may have birth defects. It's part of a triple or quad screen. Find out more about this test.

Find out what prenatal antibody tests check for and how the results can protect your unborn baby, especially if your blood type is negative.

Losing a pregnancy can be a very emotional experience. Learn what causes miscarriages, and how to recover.

You may be focused on your baby, but your body needs to heal after a C-section, too. Here’s what to expect after surgery, plus a few things you can do to heal faster.

Toxoplasmosis is an infection caused by a parasite. Find out how to recognize the symptoms and how to treat it.

How is congenital hydrocephalus diagnosed? What are the treatment options?

Many women worry about the pain they’ll feel during childbirth. Learn about the different options you have to handle your labor pain.

Pregnant women have more childbirth choices than ever before. How do you decide who’s best to deliver your baby?

If your baby’s blood contains a protein called the Rh factor but your blood doesn’t, your baby (or a future baby) could have health problems. Learn what treatment may be needed to prevent problems.

Most women don’t know that they have gestational diabetes until they’re given a screening test. Could you have the subtle symptoms of this disease?

Being able to conceive again and deliver a healthy baby can be a major concern aftger an ectopic pregnancy. Find out about the chances of getting pregnant -- and the risks -- after an ectopic pregnancy.

An ectopic pregnancy is when a fertilized egg implants itself outside of the uterus. Learn why and how these dangerous pregnancies are treated.

An ectopic pregnancy can be a life-threatening emergency. Here’s how to tell if your pregnancy might be ectopic -- and when to call 911.

Your doctor may suggest that you get a karyotype test, based on the results of a pregnancy screening test. Find out what the test looks for and when it’s done.

When you’re pregnant, some pain medicine is better than other types. Find out which drug doctors prefer most and what problems other drugs may cause.

C-sections can be planned or unplanned. Recovering from this major surgery will be easier if you know what to expect.