Mumtak Zimbalist, a mother in Washington, is working with the city of Edmonds, Edmonds Rotary, and other parents to build a new playground that will be accessible to children with disabilities. Zimbalist used to take her son, Mika, to a local park, but was frustrated by the lack of playground equipment he could use. Mika […]
10 Things to Know About Nuchal Cords:
The term “nuchal cord” refers to a condition in which the umbilical cord is wrapped around the fetus’s neck. An official diagnosis of “nuchal cord” only requires 75% of the neck to be wrapped by the cord. Sometimes, 360-degree imaging in utero may not be possible. There are three ways of classifying nuchal cords: First, […]
How Pitocin Misuse Can Lead to Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy
The drug Pitocin is a synthetic form of the hormone oxytocin, which (among other important roles) triggers the onset of labor. Pitocin can be administered intravenously to induce labor or enhance contraction activity. It is sometimes also used to control maternal bleeding after childbirth (1). While Pitocin can have notable benefits, its use in labor […]
Signs of Fetal Distress
Disclaimer: We cannot provide treatments or medical advice. Please call 911, your country’s emergency number, or your doctor if you may be having a medical emergency. What is fetal distress? Fetal distress, also called “nonreassuring fetal status,” is the term medical professionals use to describe when a fetus is not receiving adequate oxygen during pregnancy […]