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Pregnancy
Pregnancy is the fertilization and development of offspring in a women's uterus.
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Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
Parenting; Pregnancy
The sexually transmitted virus that causes AIDS. If untreated, an HIV-positive mother can transmit the virus to her fetus.
Family medical leave act (FMLA)
Parenting; Pregnancy
The U. S. Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 requires up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave for employees (of companies with more than 50 employees) to care for a newborn or newly adopted child. Under ...
Involution
Parenting; Pregnancy
The postpartum process of the uterus returning to its normal size after the birth of a baby.
Birth canal
Parenting; Pregnancy
The passageway the baby travels through during birth. It is made up of the cervix, vagina, and vulva.
Crossover hold
Parenting; Pregnancy
The position during breastfeeding in which the mother holds the baby's head with the hand opposite the breast her baby is feeding from.
