High-risk pregnancy

The latest news and patient stories about high-risk pregnancy from Sharp HealthCare experts and our Sharp Health News writers and contributors.

Rain and Faith Cardoso of San Diego at Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women & Newborns

Hydrotherapy in the NICU provides comfort and calm (video)

Hydrotherapy is a technique used to support the development of premature babies, like Winter, in the NICU.

Chris Haynes dressed as Santa Claus with a family at Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women & Newborns

Sharp employee brings holiday cheer to NICU families

This health care assistant wears lots of hats. In December, he wears Santa’s.

Amanda Olson preeclampsia pictured with family

From a perfect pregnancy to a case of preeclampsia

Amanda’s regularly scheduled pregnancy checkup revealed a diagnosis that led to an emergency C-section.

Megan Schober of San Diego with her son, Hudson

Kangaroo care supports baby bonding in the NICU (video)

Kangaroo care, also known as skin-to-skin care, helped Hudson through his 90-day stay in the NICU.

Janette Moreno and Elsa Stout at Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women & Newborns

Embracing diversity in the NICU

A NICU nurse takes the lead in ensuring families of different backgrounds are able to read to their baby.

Sharp Grossmont Hospital for Women & Newborns

Providing care from maternity to menopause (video)

Many women start their health care journey when having a baby and their needs evolve over time. From maternity to menopause, here’s what to consider.

Edith Del Rio and Omar Valdez of San Diego at Sharp Chula Vista Center for Women & Newborns

Care close to home makes all the difference for new parents

Edith and Omar were glad to be close to Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center when Baby Ehlani arrived prematurely.

Dr. Anup Katheria and team at Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women & Newborns

Delayed cord clamping during infant resuscitation (video)

Dr. Katheria, director of the Neonatal Research Institute, discusses the delayed cord clamping technology used at Sharp Mary Birch during infant resuscitation.

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