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| Mature germ cell, either sperm (male) or ovum (female) |
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| Unborn offspring in the stage of development from implantation of the zygote to the end of the second month of pregnancy. This period is characterized by rapid growth of the embryo. |
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| Unborn offspring from the beginning of the third month of pregnancy until birth. |
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| Membranous bag that surrounds the fetus before delivery (also called bag of water) |
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| Outermost layer of the fetal membrane. |
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| Innermost layer of the fetal membrane. |
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| Bear, give birth to, labor, childbirth (referring to mother) |
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| (spontaneous) discharge of milk |
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| Spontaneous-miscarriage, Induced-Therapeutic (if the baby is endangering the mother), Induced-Electic (performed at the request of the mother) |
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| Period from delivery until the reproductive organs return to normal (approximately 6 weeks). |
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| Esophagus (tube leading away from the throat to the stomach) |
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| The region of the stomach that connects to the duodenum. |
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| polyhydramnios or hydramnios |
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| much amnion water (more than the normal amount of amniotic fluid; 2000 ml or more) |
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| scanty amnion water (less than the normal amount of amniotic fluid; 500 ml or less) |
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| Premature separation of the placenta from the uterine wall |
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| Pregnancy occurring outside the uterus, commonly in the uterine tubes. |
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| Abnormally low implantation of the placenta on the uterine wall. (Dilation of the cervix can cause separation of the placenta from the uterine wall, resulting in bleeding. With severe hemorrhage, a cesarean section may be necessary to save the mother's life.) |
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| Abnormal condition encountered during pregnancy or shortly after delivery characterized by high blood pressure, edema, and proteinuria, but with no convulsions or coma. The cause is unknown if not successfully treated, the condition will progress to eclampsia. (3rd most common cause of maternal death) |
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| Inflammation of the umbilicus. |
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| Condition of the newborn characterized by hemolysis of the erythrocytes. The condition is usually caused by incompatibility of the infant's and mother's blood, occurring when the mother's blood is Rh negative and the infant's blood is Rh positive. |
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| A congenital fissure of the abdominal wall not at the umbilicus. Enterocele, protrusion of the intestine, is usually present. |
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| Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS) |
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| A respiratory complication in the newborn, especially in premature infants. In premature infants RDS is caused by normal immaturity of the respiratory system resulting in compromised respiration (formerly called hyaline membrane disease.) |
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| Incision into the amnion (rupture of the fetal membrane to induce labor) |
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| New Birth (an infant from birth to 4 weeks of age)(synonymous with newborn [NB]) |
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No Pregnancies
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| Any agent producing malformations (in the embryo). Teratogens include chemical agents such as drugs alcohol, viruses, x-rays, and environmental factors such as age or health of the mother. |
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| Thin, milky fluid secreted by the breast during pregnancy and during the first days after birth before lactation begins. |
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| Vaginal discharge after birth |
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| Medical specialty dealing with pregnancy, childbirth, and puerpium. |
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| Expected (estimated) Date of Delivery |
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| Last Normal Menstrual Period |
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| Respiratory Distress Syndrome |
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