Pregnancy

Pregnancy

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

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vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC)

Parenting; Pregnancy

The vaginal birth of a baby after a woman has already delivered by cesarean in a prior pregnancy.

inferior vena cava

Parenting; Pregnancy

The vein responsible for returning blood from the lower body to the heart. Lying faceup during pregnancy can compress the inferior vena cava.

fetal-maternal exchange

Parenting; Pregnancy

The transfer of oxygen and nutrients from the expectant mother to the baby through the umbilical cord and the transfer of waste from the baby to the mother.

ripening

Parenting; Pregnancy

Thinning and softening of the cervix in preparation for delivery.

linea alba

Parenting; Pregnancy

The white line that runs down the center of the abdomen to the top of the pubic bone. During pregnancy, it darkens and is renamed the linea nigra.

labia

Parenting; Pregnancy

The two sets of skin folds that protect a woman's genitals.

family medical leave act (FMLA)

Parenting; Pregnancy

The U. S. Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 requires up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave for employees (of companies with more than 50 employees) to care for a newborn or newly adopted child. Under ...