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Cord blood banking is the collection of blood from the umbilical cord and placenta. Stem cells in the blood can be used to treat disease.

Umbilical cord prolapse is when your waters break and the umbilical cord enters your vagina. This medical emergency risks your baby’s oxygen supply.

Your newborn baby may look a little different than expected or have symptoms that worry you. Find out what’s normal and when to seek help.

Rhesus disease is an incompatibility between your and your baby’s blood types. Find out what it could mean for your baby and how it is treated.

A low platelet count in pregnancy is usually caused by the normal changes of pregnancy, but sometimes it can be caused by more serious health problems.

Vasa praevia is a rare pregnancy condition that affects the blood vessels between your baby and the placenta. Learn how vasa praevia is managed.

Retained placenta is when some of the placenta stays in your uterus after your baby is born. It can lead to serious infection or blood loss.

Vaginal bleeding during pregnancy is relatively common, but you should always seek medical attention immediately if it happens to you.

A higher risk pregnancy means that you or your baby have more of a chance of problems during pregnancy. Learn what this means for you and your baby.

Placental abruption is when your placenta partially or completely separates from the wall of the uterus before your baby’s birth.