Pregnancy

Pregnancy

Pregnancy is the fertilization and development of offspring in a women's uterus.

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anterior position

Parenting; Pregnancy

Ko je otrok obrnjen proti materini hrbtenici v maternici in/ali med porodom. To je najbolj pogost položaj za rojevanje dojenčkov.

Injection of a sterile saline solution into the amniotic sac when there isn't enough amniotic fluid, when there is thick meconium staining, or to prevent the umbilical cord from being squeezed during ...

amniotic fluid

Parenting; Pregnancy

The clear fluid in the amniotic sac that surrounds the fetus during pregnancy. Amniotic fluid cushions the fetus, protects it against infection, and stabilizes its temperature. Throughout pregnancy, ...

amniotic sac

Parenting; Pregnancy

The membrane that surrounds the baby in the uterus and contains amniotic fluid in which the baby floats. Also called the bag of waters, the amniotic sac will rupture naturally or be ruptured ...

amniotomy

Parenting; Pregnancy

Artificial rupturing of the membranes (amniotic sac) by a doctor or midwife to help speed labor. Amniotomy is done with an instrument that looks like a long crochet hook with a sharp tip.

anal fissures

Parenting; Pregnancy

Cracks in the anus that can cause bleeding. Anal fissures can be accompanied by hemorrhoids or appear independently. Constipation causes and/or compounds them.