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Pre-eclampsia
Pre-eclampsia is a problem that occurs in some women during pregnancy. Blood pressure increases and protein appears in the urine. This usually occurs during the second half of pregnancy and in 5%-8% of pregnancies.

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) refers to the unexpected, unexplained death of a child less than one year old. SIDS is rare during the first month of life. It peaks at 2 to 4 months of age, then gradually decreases.

Gestational Diabetes
Glucose comes from the breakdown of food. It is the body's energy source. Assisted by a hormone called insulin, glucose can pass from the blood to the cells. Without insulin, glucose will build up in the blood. This is called hyperglycemia. At the same time, your body's cells are starved for glucose (energy).

Gestational Diabetes
Gestational diabetes complicates about 3%-5% of all pregnancies-affecting approximately 200,000 women each year in the US.

Gestational diabetes is a form of diabetes that begins during pregnancy and usually resolves after the baby is born. According to the American Diabetes Association, women who already have a diagnosis of diabetes , prior to becoming pregnant, would not be classified as having gestational diabetes.

High Blood Pressure
High blood pressure is abnormally high blood pressure with no known cause. Blood pressure measurements are read as two numbers: Systolic pressure: higher number, normal reading is 120 millimeters of mercury (mmHg) or lessDiastolic pressure: lower number, normal reading is 80 mmHg or less

Neonatal Sepsis
Neonatal sepsis is a bacterial infection in the blood. It is found in infants during the first month of life. This may become a serious condition. If you suspect your baby has this condition, contact your doctor right away.

Newborn Jaundice
Jaundice (hyperbilirubinemia) is a yellow coloring in your baby's skin and sometimes in the whites of the eyes. It happens during the first weeks of life. There are many types of jaundice, including: Physiologic jaundiceBreastfeeding jaundiceBreast milk jaundice (human milk jaundice syndrome)Jaundice caused by hemolysis or increased bilirubin productionJaundice caused by inadequate liver function (due to inborn errors of metabolism, prematurity, or enzyme deficiencies)

Premature Birth
The normal gestation period for humans is about 40 weeks. Some babies are born before 40 weeks. Any birth that occurs more than three weeks before the due date, or before 37 weeks, is defined as a premature birth.

Fecal Incontinence
Fecal incontinence is the loss of control over the bowels. Some people may have uncontrolled release of just gas and liquid stool. Others have no control over the release of solid waste. Many people with this condition also have trouble controlling the release of urine.

Neonatal Drug Withdrawal
Neonatal drug withdrawal occurs when a baby who has been exposed to drugs in the womb develops withdrawal symptoms. This occurs because the baby is no longer exposed to the drug the mother was taking. This condition can be caused by medicines, alcohol, and illegal drugs. It can take weeks to months for a baby to fully withdraw from a drug. Without treatment, this can be a life-threatening condition. If you used drugs during your pregnancy, make sure to tell your doctor right away. Your baby can then be tested and treated as soon as she is born.