Babies born before the beginning of the 37th week of pregnancy are considered premature.
A rare and serious condition in which a pregnant or postpartum person suddenly has seizures. Eclampsia is a medical emergency and can lead to injury or death for the pregnant person and/or baby.
Birth defects are health problems that are present at birth. They can range from mild to severe, and some babies have more than one.
A potentially life-threatening form of hypertension that can occur during the second half of pregnancy. Women with preeclampsia have high blood pressure as well as protein in her urine.
A high-risk pregnancy is one in which a woman and her fetus face a higher-than-normal chance of experiencing complications. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
HIV is a retrovirus that impairs the immune system and causes AIDS. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Hepatitis B and C are viral infections that primarily affect the liver. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
High blood pressure during pregnancy can negatively affect both a mother's and the baby's health during and after pregnancy.
A rare, life-threatening condition that can affect pregnant women and usually resolves shortly after delivery.
Developmental delay occurs when a child’s progression through predictable developmental phases slows, stops, or reverses. Learn about symptoms and treatment.