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Pregnancy
Pregnancy is the fertilization and development of offspring in a women's uterus.
Industry: Parenting
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Cephalic presentation
Parenting; Pregnancy
When the baby's head faces down toward the mother's cervix as labour nears. This is the typical presentation for a full-term baby.
Brow presentation
Parenting; Pregnancy
When the baby's head is bent backwards during birth, instead of with the chin resting on the chest, as is typical.
Failure to progress
Parenting; Pregnancy
When labour has stopped due to weak contractions or cephalopelvic disproportion.
Elective induction
Parenting; Pregnancy
When drugs are chosen to stimulate labor, rather than waiting for it to begin on its own.
Afterbirth
Parenting; Pregnancy
The placenta and membranes after they have been delivered from the uterus during the third stage of childbirth.
