Pregnancy

Pregnancy

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

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Stillbirth

Parenting; Pregnancy

The death of a baby after 20 weeks gestation but before birth.

Neonatal death

Parenting; Pregnancy

The death of a live-born baby anytime between birth and four weeks of age.

Recurrent abortion

Parenting; Pregnancy

When a woman has had two or more miscarriages.

A preliminary test used to cheque for diabetes. Also called a glucose challenge test (GCT). A person consumes a sweet glucose drink one hour before having some blood drawn. If the blood work shows ...

Chromosomal abnormality

Parenting; Pregnancy

A problem with the chromosomes (either inherited or caused by a mutation) that leads to Down syndrome or other abnormalities. Half of all first-trimester miscarriages are estimated to be the result ...

Neonatal intensive care unit (NICU)

Parenting; Pregnancy

A special care nursery for sick and premature newborns. NICUs are staffed with specialists trained to care for babies with special needs and use advanced technology in the care of those babies.

Focal point

Parenting; Pregnancy

A spot in a room — on the ceiling, floor, or wall, or a photograph or picture, for example — that a laboringwoman can concentrate on to help her maintain control during contractions.