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Pregnancy

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

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Pregnancy

estimated date of confinement (EDC)

Parenting; Pregnancy

An archaic term for the estimated date a baby might be born. It is determined based on the first day of a woman's last menstruation. See Naegele's rule.

retrovir (AZT)

Parenting; Pregnancy

An antiretroviral drug used to treat an HIV-positive pregnant mother. See Zidovudine.

zidovudine (ZDV)

Parenting; Pregnancy

An antiretroviral drug used to treat an HIV-positive expectant mother. See retrovir (AZT).

fetal anomaly

Parenting; Pregnancy

An abnormality or malformation in the fetus.

demerol

Parenting; Pregnancy

An analgesic used to reduce the sensation of pain during labor and delivery.

urinalysis

Parenting; Pregnancy

An analysis of urine to find out its content.

trophoblastic disease

Parenting; Pregnancy

An abnormal pregnancy in which there is no fetus, only an abnormal mass growth.

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