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Relating to the process of raising a child from infancy to adulthood.

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lightening

Parenting; Pregnancy

Also known as dropping, lightening is when the fetus descends into the pelvic cavity in preparation for delivery. In first pregnancies, the baby often drops two to four weeks ...

insomnia

Parenting; Pregnancy

Inability to fall or stay asleep.

chorioamnionitis

Parenting; Pregnancy

Inflammation of the membrane and fluid surrounding the fetus.

in utero

Parenting; Pregnancy

Inside the uterus.

insulin

Parenting; Pregnancy

Insulin regulates the level of glucose in the blood and ensures that enough is taken in by the body cells for nourishment.

braxton hicks contractions

Parenting; Pregnancy

Irregular or "practice" contractions starting around the eighth month that prepare the uterus for labor. Unlike true labor, Braxton Hicks contractions aren't painful and don't get ...