Neonatal Respiratory Distress Syndrome

What is Neonatal Respiratory Distress Syndrome?

Neonatal respiratory distress syndrome is a disease in which a baby’s lungs are not fully developed and cannot provide enough oxygen which causes breathing difficulties. Neonatal respiratory distress syndrome usually affects premature babies. Neonatal respiratory distress syndrome is also called…
Small for Gestational Age

What is Small for Gestational Age?

Small for gestational age (SGA) is a term used to describe babies that are smaller than normal for the number of weeks of pregnancy they are in. Small for gestational age babies have birth weights below the 10th percentile. Small…
Fetal Growth Restriction

What is Fetal Growth Restriction?

Fetal growth restriction is when a fetus does not grow as expected. Fetal growth restriction is due to a problem or abnormality which prevents cells and tissues from growing or causes cells to decrease in size. Fetal growth restriction is…
Preterm Premature Rupture of Placental Membranes

What is Preterm Premature Rupture of Placental Membranes?

Preterm premature rupture of placental membranes (PPROM) is a pregnancy complication. In this condition, the amniotic membrane surrounding the baby ruptures before the 37th week of pregnancy. Once the amniotic membrane breaks there is increased risk for infection, and a…
Prematurity

What is Prematurity?

Prematurity is defined as a gestational age less than 37 weeks. Prematurity is the second most common cause of neonatal mortality. Risks that may cause prematurity include: Uterus issues, cervical issues, placenta issues, smoking cigarettes, drug use, diabetes, hypertension, stress,…
Malformation Syndrome

What is Malformation Syndrome?

A malformation syndrome is a group of congenital anomalies thought to be pathologically related to each other that cannot be explained by a single specific initial defect. Examples of malformations include: Cleft lipCleft palateDown syndromeHeart defectsNeural tube defectsSpina bifida
Potter’s Syndrome

What is Potter’s Syndrome?

Potter’s syndrome aka oligohydramios sequence occurs if the volume of amniotic fluid is less than normal for the corresponding period of gestation. The kidneys do not produce enough urine. The fetal urine is critical to the proper development of the…