Hemolytic disease (erythroblastosis fetalis) Hemolytic disease of the fetus and neonate Stems from an incompatibility of fetal and maternal blood Complications possible including fetal death in utero, severe anemia, heart…
Fetal alcohol syndrome Cluster of birth defects resulting from in utero exposure to alcohol; fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) found in neonates of moderate drinkers (1 to 2 oz [30 to…
Drug exposure Results from maternal drug use during pregnancy Pregnant women who use drugs at higher risk for abruptio placentae, spontaneous abortion, preterm labor, and precipitous labor Neonatal abstinence syndrome:…
Uterine rupture Occurs in about 1 in 1,500 births (rare) Viability of the fetus dependent on the extent of the rupture and the time that elapses between the rupture and…
Spontaneous abortion Products of conception expelled from the uterus before fetal viability Classified according to types (see Types of spontaneous abortion) Up to 15% of all pregnancies and 30% of…
Sexually transmitted infections Infections spread through sexual contact with an infected partner During pregnancy, may place the woman at greater risk for problems because of potential effect of sexually transmitted…
Prolapsed umbilical cord Descent of the umbilical cord into the vagina before the presenting part (see Umbilical cord prolapse, page 86) May occur any time after the membranes rupture, especially…
Premature rupture of membranes Abbreviated PROM, membrane rupture 1 or more hours before the onset of labor Preterm PROM (PPROM): rupture of the membranes before the onset of labor in…
Postpartum hemorrhage Uterine blood loss in excess of 500 ml Classified as early, if the blood loss occurs during the first hour after delivery Classified as late, if the blood…
