Pregnancy

Pregnancy

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

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fetal scalp stimulation

Parenting; Pregnancy

A test to check on how the baby is doing while inside the uterus. This test assesses how a fetus reacts to pressure on, or pinching of, the scalp.

umbilical artery doppler velocimetry

A test to check on how the baby is doing while inside the uterus. Through the use of ultrasound, the flow of blood through the umbilical artery is assessed. A weak, absent, or reverse flow indicates ...

biophysical profile

Parenting; Pregnancy

A test to check on how the baby is doing while inside the uterus. Using ultrasound, this test assesses fetal breathing, fetal movement, fetal tone, and amniotic fluid volume.

leukorrhea

Parenting; Pregnancy

A thick, milky, mild-smelling vaginal discharge that is normal during pregnancy. It usually increases as pregnancy progresses and can get heavy at times.

nuchal fold thickness

Parenting; Pregnancy

A thickening of skin behind the fetal neck, visible via ultrasound, that may indicate an increased risk of Down syndrome.

trimester

Parenting; Pregnancy

A time span of three months. Pregnancy is divided into three trimesters, each approximately 13 to 14 weeks long. Generally speaking, each trimester is marked by different phases of fetal development.

mercury

Parenting; Pregnancy

A toxic substance that can harm an unborn baby's developing brain and nervous system. Mercury is found in high concentrations in certain types of fish including shark, swordfish, tilefish, and king ...