Tag: Fetal
Fetal Distress Linked to Cerebral Palsy
Fetal distress is a complication that can arise during pregnancy where the uterine environment becomes a threat to the baby’s health. Generally, fetal distress is signaled by a very high or very low fetal heart rate. If a baby’s oxygen supply is depleted, they may suffer brain damage, which may lead to serious medical conditions […]
St. Louis Fetal Care Institute Marks Five Years of Life Changing Care and Fetal Surgery
Saint Louis (PRWEB) July 23, 2014 Five years ago, when the SSM St. Louis Fetal Care Institute opened its doors there were few options for babies diagnosed with a medical condition before birth. They had to wait for delivery, or travel across the country for innovative fetal therapies. Since then, nearly 1,000 families have chosen […]