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Pregnancy
Pregnancy is the fertilization and development of offspring in a women's uterus.
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thyroiditis
Parenting; Pregnancy
Fluctuating thyroid function after childbirth. Symptoms begin with hyperthyroidism and can include fatigue, irritability, increased sweating, and insomnia, followed by hypothyroidism, symptoms of ...
inborn errors of metabolism
Parenting; Pregnancy
Genetic defects in which a baby is missing an enzyme or other chemical substance, making it impossible to metabolize a particular dietary element. Most disorders can be tested for at birth or ...
hyperglycemia
Parenting; Pregnancy
Having too much glucose in the blood. Hyperglycemia is usually a sign of gestational diabetes.
hemorrhage
Parenting; Pregnancy
Heavy bleeding from the uterus. Hemorrhage is rare and can occur postpartum.
fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS)
Parenting; Pregnancy
Heavy drinking of alcohol during pregnancy (five or six drinks a day) can cause numerous physical and mental birth defects in the baby.
