6 articles on "placenta"

A Head Start for Preemies

ad Start for Preemies by: News Canada (NC)-The presence of too much of a steroid hormone called cortisol, either from a baby's own adrenal gland, or reaching the baby across the placenta from the mother, can lead to premature birth. As well...

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A Head Start for Preemies

A head start for preemies: Importance of early intervention One of the most heart-wrenching and challenging experiences that parents can face is having a premature baby. Preterm birth, defined as the birth of a baby before 37 weeks of pregnancy, aff...

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$20,000,000 Recovery In Case Alleging Doctors Did Not Take Action While Patient Had A Placental Abruption

Expectant parents place the health of their unborn baby in the hands of their doctor. In doing so, they expect the doctor to be able to deal with any problem that could occur during the pregnancy, especially any complication that poses a major danger...

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Why Nurses Might Fail To Notify A Doctor That Baby Suffers From A Placental Abruption

There are several types of mistakes medical staff make when faced with an expectant mother experiencing a placental abruption. The reason that an abruption of the placental is so dangerous for the unborn child is that is can greatly lessen the amount...

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Nurse Pays Out Over $4 Million For Harm To Child During Time She Did Not React To Signs Of Fetal Distress

There are several kinds of errors physicians make when faced with a pregnant woman experiencing a placental abruption. The reason that an abruption of the placental is so high risk for the unborn child is that is may drastically lessen the amount of ...

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Family Files $7,000,000 Claim Against Doctor For Permanent Harm To Child

A placental abruption injury is a problem in a pregnancy where the placental lining separates away from the mother's uterus. In situations where placental abruption happens, to prevent the risk of severe injury or death to the child and the moth...

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