But with each subsequent pregnancy, the risk for hydrops increases. Hydropic babies are bloated, swollen, and pale. Enlarged hearts, livers and spleens are unable to perform their vital duties. The swollen lungs can make breathing impossible. Many die shortly after birth.
Many hydropic babies are stillborn.
In 1963 an event occurred that began to change the story. The exact date of this achievement was August 9, 1963. Since then prevention programs have been implemented in many countries around the world. This experience is typical. And this is a very risky proposition.