The Department of Preventive Medicine, Ministry of Health recently said that the hepatitis B virus infection rate in Vietnam is about 10-20% of the population, especially in pregnant women and children. Children who transmit hepatitis B virus from their mothers can develop cirrhosis and liver cancer in the future. The following article will help mothers answer the question of when and how the hepatitis B virus is transmitted from mother to child.

Hi doctor. I went to the antenatal clinic today and the doctor told me that the baby's heart was a bit big and needed an ultrasound. Currently, I still have not had an ultrasound scheduled, so I am very confused, is the condition dangerous? I hope the doctor can help me. I would like to thank you.

Hi doctor. I have gestational hypertension. I am taking home medication prescribed by the hospital. The doctor asked me, does taking such blood pressure medication have any effect on the fetus? I am currently 33 weeks pregnant. Please advise, thank you.

Every woman wants a safe pregnancy and a healthy baby. However, there is a common problem that pregnant women often encounter, which is pelvic pain during pregnancy. So what is pelvic pain during pregnancy, is it dangerous for pregnant women and fetuses? Let's find out!

Measles is an acute infectious disease transmitted through the respiratory tract caused by a virus, the disease is common in children under 5 years old, people who have not been vaccinated against measles, people with weakened immune systems, especially pregnant women. So what are the risks of measles infection during pregnancy? Does measles infection during pregnancy cause birth defects?

If you're pregnant and get chickenpox (varicella) — a highly contagious viral infection that causes an itchy, blister-like rash — you and your baby could face serious health risks. Find out more in this article!

Gestational diabetes is a common disease in pregnant women but does not show any specific symptoms. Therefore, glucose testing during pregnancy is the only way for pregnant women to detect the disease. So what does this test mean for the mother and fetus?

Most children are born healthy, but about 2-3% of fetuses have birth defects, causing serious physical and mental consequences for the child. These birth defects can mostly be detected through ultrasound screening for fetal abnormalities during pregnancy. Let's learn about this ultrasound method through the following article.

Research shows that pregnant women are at high risk of thyroid dysfunction, including hypothyroidism. Thyroid disease during pregnancy is very dangerous for the development of the pregnancy and the health of the mother, especially in the first three months. Therefore, screening for thyroid disease in the first months of pregnancy is very important. So why is it necessary to screen for thyroid disease in the first three months of pregnancy? And what benefits does this bring to the mother and the development of the fetus? Let's find out in the article below.

Every pregnant woman wants a safe pregnancy, a smooth delivery, and a healthy mother and baby. So when pregnant, what routine blood tests should be performed? Let's find out in the following article.

Pregnancy is a time when women have many physical, psychological and social changes, affecting not only this stage but also the later stages and the lives of their future children. Pregnant mothers should refer to the article below to get useful information as well as choose the appropriate comprehensive maternity care service to help mothers feel secure to experience the months of pregnancy and labor most smoothly.