Intrauterine infection (chorioamnionitis) Intrauterine infection, also known as chorioamnionitis, is infection within the womb. Intrauterine infection is infection within the womb, which, in the context of pregnancy, usually means infection of: the membranes that surround the baby the umbilic
Cervical Incompetence When the cervix shortens and opens in the second trimester (16 to 24 weeks) or early in the third trimester without any other symptoms of labour it may be referred to as cervical incompetence or cervical insufficiency. The cervix is the canal at the base of the womb (uterus) th
Premature Birth A premature or preterm baby is one that is born before 37 weeks. If your baby is born early they may need special care as they may not be fully developed. What is premature birth? The definition of a ‘premature’ or ‘preterm’ baby is one that is born before 37
Cytomegalovirus and pregnancy Cytomegalovirus, or CMV, is a common and usually harmless virus that can infect people of all ages. Most healthy adults and children who catch it will have no signs or symptoms and no long-term effects – most do not know they have it. However, it can cause long-
Fetal growth restriction (Intrauterine growth restriction) Fetal growth restriction (FGR) is a condition where a baby is smaller than expected or when a baby’s growth slows or stops during pregnancy. It is also called intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR). What causes FGR? FGR can happen when the p
