Pregnancy

Pregnancy

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

Contributors in Pregnancy

Pregnancy

A toxic substance that can harm an unborn baby's developing brain and nervous system. Mercury is found in high concentrations in certain types of fish including shark, swordfish, tilefish, and king ...

Moxibustion

Parenting; Pregnancy

A traditional Chinese treatment that combines acupuncture and burning herbs. In pregnancy it may be used to help turn a breech baby.

Haemoglobin

Parenting; Pregnancy

A type of protein in red blood cells that transports oxygen to body tissues.

Bacterial vaginosis

Parenting; Pregnancy

A type of sexually transmitted disease that can cause complications such as premature rupture of the membranes or infection of the amniotic fluid. Treatment with antibiotics is effective.

Natural childbirth

Parenting; Pregnancy

A term used to describe a labour and delivery without medication and/or medical intervention.

Home pregnancy test

Parenting; Pregnancy

A test that diagnoses pregnancy by detecting the presence of the hormone hCG in the urine. Some home pregnancy tests can be used even before the day the next menstrual period is due.

Contraction stress test (CST)

Parenting; Pregnancy

A test to cheque on how the baby is doing while inside the uterus. A CST tests how the baby responds to the stress of uterine contractions. The mother is hooked up to a foetal monitor and is given ...