Intrauterine growth retardation is a condition in which the fetus is malnourished while still in the womb. Infants with intrauterine growth retardation have a higher risk of death and illness than other infants. Couples planning to become pregnant need to understand and take appropriate preventive measures to limit intrauterine growth retardation.

Twin-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS) occurs during pregnancy when a mother is pregnant with identical twins who share a placenta.

Coughing is a common symptom during pregnancy, which can be related to respiratory diseases or just a symptom of irritation in the throat area. So, does a pregnant woman's cough affect the development of the fetus? Below is the answer from obstetrician and gynecologist Nguyen Thi Man from Vinmec Da Nang International General Hospital.

Anti-phospholipid syndrome (APS) is also known as antiphospholipid syndrome. This is a syndrome whose clinical manifestations are mainly embolism, causing recurrent miscarriages in women. The cause of the disease is due to the immune system producing antibodies against phospholipids or against phospholipid-binding protein antigenic determinants. This is also a syndrome belonging to autoimmune diseases.

The placenta is an important organ that connects the fetus to the mother's uterus through the umbilical cord, helping the fetus to develop in the uterus. Abnormalities in the position of the placenta can affect the child's health and even be dangerous for both mother and baby. So what is posterior placenta?

For a long time, coffee has become a favorite drink of many people, for office workers or drivers, people with stressful jobs, coffee is a drink that can help bring the necessary concentration when working. However, besides the undeniable benefits, coffee is classified into the group of drinks that have a great impact on reproductive health that few people expect.

Pregnant women with antiphospholipid syndrome will increase the risk of intrauterine growth retardation and other dangerous complications such as preeclampsia, stillbirth... However, antiphospholipid syndrome does not always show clear symptoms, many people have antiphospholipid syndrome but do not know it.

Fetal Doppler ultrasound is a fairly common ultrasound technique that helps doctors examine, diagnose and evaluate the health of the fetus. Fetal Doppler ultrasound indicators allow for the examination of fetal size, hemodynamic status such as umbilical artery, cerebral artery,...

Intrauterine growth restriction is one of the most challenging problems for obstetricians. Ultrasound is a safe imaging method that helps to assess fetal growth disorders accurately and quickly.