Pregnancy

Pregnancy

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

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Lactose intolerance

Parenting; Pregnancy

A condition in which the body has difficulty digesting dairy products. Symptoms of lactose intolerance include bloating, diarrhea, gas, pain, or cramps.

A condition in which the cervix, under pressure from the growing uterus, opens too soon without contractions before a pregnancy has reached term. It can cause a miscarriage in the second trimester or ...

Inverted nipples

Parenting; Pregnancy

A condition in which the nipples retract into the breast tissues instead of sticking out when cold or when the breast is compressed at the edge of the areola. Women with inverted nipples may have to ...

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

Parenting; Pregnancy

A diagnostic tool that in pregnancy can yield a clearer picture of the foetal condition than ultrasound can provide.

Certified professional midwife (CPM)

Parenting; Pregnancy

A direct entry midwife who is certified. CPMs generally assist only in home births.

Cerebral palsy

Parenting; Pregnancy

A disorder caused by a prenatal brain defect or brain injury during birth. It affects a child's ability to move, can result in seizures, and in some cases can lead to mental retardation or learning ...

Electronic foetal monitor

Parenting; Pregnancy

A device that cheques a fetus's progress and vital signs during pregnancy or when a woman is in labor. It records the foetal heartbeat and the mother's contractions. Electronic foetal monitoring can ...