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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.
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Parenting; Pregnancy
Elevated thyroid hormone levels. If left untreated, hyperthyroidism during pregnancy can cause problems.
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