Velamentous Umbilical Cord Insertion and Ruptured Fetal Vessel: A Cause of Fetal-Maternal Hemorrhage: A Case Report.

Background: Fetal hemorrhage is rare but can result in rapid fetal compromise. Abnormally located fetal vessels within the membranes increase the risk for their rupture and subsequent hemorrhage. The classic example of this is vasa previa.

Septic abortion with placenta accreta in pregnancy after endometrial ablation.

Background: Pregnancy after endometrial ablation is a rare event, occurring in approximately 0.7% of cases. When it occurs, serious complications may be anticipated for both mother and fetus, including abnormal placentation.

Chronic opioid use during pregnancy: maternal and fetal implications.

Current trends in the United States suggest that chronic narcotic use has increased in reproductive aged women over the past 10 years. Regular exposure to such substances during pregnancy has maternal and fetal implications. Appropriate prenatal care is critical to optimizing outcomes.