Texas Children's Hospital North Austin Campus performs surgery to remove baby's lung mass during birth while still attached ...

Infections: Without the protective amniotic sac, both mother and baby are at risk of infections. Preterm Birth: Babies born prematurely may face respiratory issues, difficulty maintaining body ...

It’s called “24 Days Without You,” which is the amount of time Annie Sterle spent away from her son after he was born. You can rent or request to view the film here.

Nurse Hailey’s passing has sparked a conversation about amniotic fluid embolism, which affects 1 in every 40,000 deliveries in the United State and is “ very difficult to diagnose,” per the ...

If low amniotic fluid develops at this stage of pregnancy, it’s likely a sign that the placenta is getting older, says Hairston, and it won’t really affect your baby or cause noticeable symptoms.

On February 17, a maternity hospital in Xuzhou, Jiangsu, delivered a remarkable baby. The infant was born via caesarean section, but in an extremely rare occurrence, the amniotic sac remained ...

Cassandra Moore suffered an amniotic fluid embolism, a rare and life-threatening childbirth complication, while giving birth to her third child. Doctors were able to revive Cassandra after nearly ...

But there’s no warning when an amniotic fluid embolism might hit, Schweichler said. It's a rare and life-threatening complication that occurs when amniotic fluid, fetal cells, or other placental ...

The amniotic fluid acts as a cushion to the baby in your womb. It also helps in the development of the baby’s lungs, digestive tract, and muscles. Too high or too little fluid volume may ...

It provides nourishment and a protective cushion, allowing space for the baby to grow and develop. Here is what to know about your amniotic fluid index, how it’s measured, and what it tells doctors.