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Pregnancy
Pregnancy is the fertilization and development of offspring in a women's uterus.
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chadwick's sign
Parenting; Pregnancy
An early sign of pregnancy. The cervix and/or vagina turn a deep bluish-purple color.
estimated date of birth (EDB)
Parenting; Pregnancy
A term midwives use instead of "due date" because it puts the focus more on the mother and less on the practitioner. It is determined based on the first day of a woman's last menstruation. See ...
engagement
Parenting; Pregnancy
Engagement, also called lightening or dropping, is when the baby descends into the pelvic cavity in preparation for birth. In first-time mothers, this usually happens two to four weeks before ...
linea alba
Parenting; Pregnancy
The white line that runs down the center of the abdomen to the top of the pubic bone. During pregnancy, it darkens and is renamed the linea nigra.
by hipertireoz
Parenting; Pregnancy
Elevated thyroid hormone levels. If left untreated, hyperthyroidism during pregnancy can cause problems.
