Pregnancy

Pregnancy

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

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episiotomy

Parenting; Pregnancy

An incision made in the perineum to enlarge the vaginal opening just before the emergence of the baby's head.

An indication of how far the presenting part of the baby (usually the head) has progressed through the pelvis. A baby who has just begun to descend may be at -4 or -5 station. A fully engaged baby ...

nonreassuring fetal status

Parenting; Pregnancy

An indication, based on a nonstress test or other test, that a fetus might be in distress.

urinary tract infection (UTI)

Parenting; Pregnancy

An infection anywhere in the urinary system, usually in the bladder. Symptoms include fever, increased need to urinate, or a burning sensation while urinating. UTIs are common during pregnancy and ...

vaginitis

Parenting; Pregnancy

An infection in the vagina. Symptoms may include green, yellow, or strong smelling discharge, burning, itching, or soreness.

hepatitis b

Parenting; Pregnancy

An infection of the liver caused by a blood-borne virus or through sexual contact. It can be passed from mother to child during pregnancy, though there is a vaccine that all newborns receive.

gamete intra-fallopian transfer

Parenting; Pregnancy

An infertility treatment similar to IVF in which sperm and surgically removed eggs are inserted into the fallopian tube at the same time, in the hope that the egg will be fertilized and implant in ...