Pregnancy

Pregnancy

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

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Rh factor

Parenting; Pregnancy

A protein that is found on red blood cells. If the Rh factor protein is present on the cells, a person is Rh-positive. If there is no Rh factor protein, the person is Rh-negative. An Rh-negative ...

nuchal translucency

Parenting; Pregnancy

An abnormal collection of fluid behind the fetal neck during the first trimester and visible via ultrasound. The presence of fluid can indicate a chromosomal disorder.

nipple confusion

Parenting; Pregnancy

A newborn who switches back and forth between a bottle and a breast might experience confusion because the sucking techniques are different for each. Nipple confusion may make breastfeeding more ...

A painful condition characterized by pain in lower back, buttocks, and leg. In pregnant women, it is often caused by pressure of the enlarging uterus on the sciatic nerve. Rest, CAM, or a heating pad ...

toxoplasmosis

Parenting; Pregnancy

A parasitic infection carried in cat feces and uncooked meat that can be dangerous to the fetus if contracted by a pregnant woman. Pregnant women are advised to avoid contact with cat feces.

quad screen

Parenting; Pregnancy

A prenatal blood test performed between 15 and 18 weeks to check levels of four substances (AFP and inhibin-A) that help determine whether a fetus is at increased risk for chromosomal abnormalities ...