Pregnancy

Pregnancy

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

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cord prolapse

Parenting; Pregnancy

When the umbilical cord slips through the cervix or into the vagina ahead of the baby during delivery. If the prolapsed cord is compressed, it may cut off the baby's blood and oxygen supply.

frank breech

Parenting; Pregnancy

When the fetus is positioned buttocks down at term.

vertex presentation

Parenting; Pregnancy

When the baby is positioned head down in the uterus at term.

meconium staining

Parenting; Pregnancy

When the baby passes meconium before birth into the amniotic fluid.

breech position/presentation

Parenting; Pregnancy

When the baby's bottom or feet, rather than the head, face the mother's cervix as labor nears. Three to four percent of full-term babies are positioned this way.