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Pregnancy
Pregnancy is the fertilization and development of offspring in a women's uterus.
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Folic acid
Parenting; Pregnancy
This B vitamin, found in prenatal vitamins and green leafy vegetables, prevents anaemia and has been shown to reduce incidence of neural tube defects such as spina bifida.
Ectopic pregnancy
Parenting; Pregnancy
When a fertilised egg does not enter the uterus, but instead implants elsewhere, usually in the fallopian tube. Symptoms of an ectopic pregnancy include abnormal bleeding, severe abdominal pain, or ...
Foetal distress
Parenting; Pregnancy
When a foetus is not receiving enough oxygen. Signs of foetal distress include a slowed heartbeat or absence of foetal movement. Immediate delivery of the baby is warranted when there is foetal ...
Systolic blood pressure
Parenting; Pregnancy
The upper number in a blood pressure reading, representing the amount of pressure when the heart is contracted.
Vaginal birth after caesarean (VBAC)
Parenting; Pregnancy
The vaginal birth of a baby after a woman has already delivered by caesarean in a prior pregnancy.
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