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Preterm labor
Going into labor before your due date is serious, but knowing the risk factors and how to manage them can help.
Incompetent cervix
Sometimes the cervix opens and thins early, putting a pregnancy at risk. Learn more about this hard-to-diagnose condition.
Malignant hyperthermia
This rare genetic disorder triggers a severe reaction to certain anesthesia drugs, causing rigid muscles, high fever, fast heart rate and rapid breathing.
Placenta accreta
During pregnancy, if part of the placenta grows too far into the uterine wall, it can remain attached after childbirth, causing severe maternal blood loss.
Hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS)
Damage to the small blood vessels in the kidneys can cause clots that clog the organ's filtering system. This can lead to life-threatening kidney failure.
Morning sickness
Learn more about nausea and vomiting during pregnancy. Learn about remedies that may help ease that queasy feeling.
Postpartum depression
Learn the risk factors and symptoms of depression in new mothers, as well as effective treatment that can help you manage symptoms and bond with your baby.
Scorpion sting
Scorpion stings are painful but rarely life-threatening. Young children and older adults are most at risk of serious complications.
Bartholin's cyst
A Bartholin's cyst is a fluid-filled lump near the vaginal opening. It's rarely serious, but when infected, it can be painful.
Kidney cysts
These round, fluid-filled pouches on or in the kidneys are sometimes discovered during imaging tests. Find out when treatment may be needed.
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