Pregnancy

Pregnancy

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

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certified nurse midwife (CNM)

Parenting; Pregnancy

A nurse (usually an R. N. ) who has completed graduate-level programs in midwifery and is licensed by the state. Most CNMs have a collaborative relationship with a physician.

nurse practitioner

Parenting; Pregnancy

A nurse who has completed a master's program in a specialty and is able to diagnose and treat conditions, as well as prescribe medications.

lactation consultant or specialist

Parenting; Pregnancy

A person trained to assist breastfeeding women.

A person with training and professional experience who provides care to women during pregnancy and through labor and delivery. Midwives usually take a holistic and woman-focused approach to pregnancy ...