Pregnancy

Pregnancy

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

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cytomegalovirus (CMV)

Parenting; Pregnancy

A common and highly contagious viral infection. If contracted during pregnancy, CMV may lead to hearing loss, vision problems, and behavioral problems in the baby.

A common sexually transmitted disease, often with no visible symptoms. Left untreated, chlamydia can make a woman infertile. If a woman who has chlamydia becomes pregnant, she can pass the infection ...

congenital disorder

Parenting; Pregnancy

A condition existing at or from birth.

rh incompatibility

Parenting; Pregnancy

A condition in which a baby's blood type and Rh factor is incompatible with the mother's. If carefully monitored and treated, a woman whose Rh factor is incompatible with her fetus's will usually ...

macrosomia

Parenting; Pregnancy

A condition in which a newborn has a high birth weight, usually ten or more pounds. It is common to diabetic mothers.

sleep apnea

Parenting; Pregnancy

A condition in which breathing stops briefly during sleep, temporarily reducing the amount of oxygen that is taken in.

lactose intolerance

Parenting; Pregnancy

A condition in which the body has difficulty digesting dairy products. Symptoms of lactose intolerance include bloating, diarrhea, gas, pain, or cramps.