Vasa previa is a rare complication that can occur during pregnancy. It happens when some of the blood vessels that connect your baby's umbilical cord to your placenta cross over, or near, the opening ...

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A nuchal cord happens when your baby’s umbilical cord becomes wrapped around their neck in the womb. Nuchal cords are quite common, and while they often do not cause any health problems, in rare cases ...

Researchers have found a significant link between the levels of specific dihydroxy fatty acids in umbilical cord blood and ASD symptoms. Their findings highlight the role of these metabolites in the ...