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Pregnancy

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

Contributors in Pregnancy

Pregnancy

Demerol

Parenting; Pregnancy

An analgesic used to reduce the sensation of pain during labour and delivery.

Urinalysis

Parenting; Pregnancy

An analysis of urine to find out its content.

Trophoblastic disease

Parenting; Pregnancy

An abnormal pregnancy in which there is no fetus, only an abnormal mass growth.

Diabetes

Parenting; Pregnancy

A disorder in which the body does not produce enough insulin, resulting in too much sugar in the bloodstream.

Misoprostol

Parenting; Pregnancy

A drug used to soften the cervix and induce labor.

Teratogen

Parenting; Pregnancy

A drug, chemical, or infection that can cause a birth defect when a woman is exposed to it during pregnancy.

Maternity centre

Parenting; Pregnancy

A facility designed and equipped for childbirth. It is intended for women with low-risk pregnancies. Also called a birthing center.

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