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Pregnancy
Pregnancy is the fertilization and development of offspring in a women's uterus.
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cystic fibrosis
Parenting; Pregnancy
An inherited disorder that affects the respiratory and digestive systems.
thalassemia
Parenting; Pregnancy
An inherited genetic disorder of hemoglobin in red blood cells. Most common in individuals of Mediterranean, black, or Southeast Asian ancestry.
local anesthesia
Parenting; Pregnancy
An injection of anesthesia to numb a small area on the body. Women are often given a local before receiving an epidural or an episiotomy.
maternal and fetal specialist
Parenting; Pregnancy
An ob-gyn who specializes in the care of high-risk pregnancies.
fertility specialist
Parenting; Pregnancy
An obstetrician-gynecologist who specializes in treating people with fertility problems.
docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)
Parenting; Pregnancy
An omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid. DHA is a major component of the brain and retina and is essential for proper brain growth and eye development in a fetus and young baby. Eating a diet rich in ...
