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Pregnancy

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

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Active labour

Parenting; Pregnancy

Part of the first stage of labour when the cervix dilates from three to seven centimeters. Active labour lasts an average of two to four hours. The contractions during active labour are strong, long ...

Acupressure

Parenting; Pregnancy

A form of complementary and alternative medicine that has roots in ancient Chinese medicine. It uses pressure from the fingers to heal and soothe aches and pains; during pregnancy, acupressure can be ...

Cord prolapse

Parenting; Pregnancy

When the umbilical cord slips through the cervix or into the vagina ahead of the baby during delivery. If the prolapsed cord is compressed, it may cut off the baby's blood and oxygen supply.

Frank breech

Parenting; Pregnancy

When the foetus is positioned buttocks down at term.

Vertex presentation

Parenting; Pregnancy

When the baby is positioned head down in the uterus at term.

Meconium staining

Parenting; Pregnancy

When the baby passes meconium before birth into the amniotic fluid.

Dehydration

Parenting; Pregnancy

When the body loses more fluid than it takes in.

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