An intrauterine device (IUD) appointment usually takes about 30 minutes, while the actual insertion takes a few minutes. Plan for possible cramping, spotting, or dizziness afterward. During insertion, ...

Dr. Michael Goldwasser joined the faculty at Saint Louis University in 2003, having previously been a faculty member at Loyola University in Chicago and a postdoc at Princeton University. He served as ...

Velamentous cord insertion is a rare pregnancy complication in which a fetus's umbilical cord doesn't properly connect to the placenta. The placenta is a unique organ that develops when you're ...

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