Fact Sheets

Eclampsia
A rare and serious condition in which a pregnant or postpartum woman suddenly has seizures. Eclampsia is a medical emergency and can lead to injury or death for the pregnant woman and/or baby.
Prenatal Screening and Diagnostics
Pregnant and expecting mothers have the opportunity to learn a lot about their unborn child's health with today's screening and diagnostic tests.
Bedside Ultrasound
Bedside ultrasound is an advanced technology that's especially helpful in emergency medicine, allowing doctors to closely monitor patients.
Hypertension (High Blood Pressure) During Pregnancy
High blood pressure during pregnancy can negatively affect both a mother's and the baby's health during and after pregnancy.
Ovarian Torsion
Ovarian torsion is when the ovary twists on the tissues that support it.
Preventing Infections in the NICU
Infections and antimicrobial resistance pose a profound threat in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) so special protective measures are emphasized.
Chronic Pelvic Pain in Women
Chronic pelvic pain is comfort anywhere below the belly button and between the hips that lasts for six months. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Twin-to-Twin Transfusion Syndrome
Twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome is a rare, in utero condition that occurs only in monochorionic twins (identical twins who share the same placenta).
Postmenopausal Bleeding
Abnormal vaginal bleeding--even light bleeding--that occurs during menopause.
Recurrent Pregnancy Loss
Recurrent pregnancy loss is defined as two or more failed pregnancies. Learn about causes and treatment.