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Pregnancy
Pregnancy is the fertilization and development of offspring in a women's uterus.
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corpus luteum
Parenting; Pregnancy
A small yellowish body of cells that form after ovulation and occupy the space in the follicle formally occupied by the egg in the ovary. It produces progesterone and estrogen and during pregnancy it ...
intravenous catheter (IV)
Parenting; Pregnancy
A small, hollow flexible tube inserted into a vein so that fluids or medications can be given.
neonatal intensive care unit (NICU)
Parenting; Pregnancy
A special care nursery for sick and premature newborns. NICUs are staffed with specialists trained to care for babies with special needs and use advanced technology in the care of those babies.
focal point
Parenting; Pregnancy
A spot in a room — on the ceiling, floor, or wall, or a photograph or picture, for example — that a laboringwoman can concentrate on to help her maintain control during contractions.
tubal ligation
Parenting; Pregnancy
A sterilization procedure in which a woman's fallopian tubes are cut and tied off to prevent pregnancy.
