Discovery Health :: Pregnancy Encyclopedia

Pregnancy A – Z

	Pregnancy Encyclopedia Prepare for a healthy pregnancy! Get the facts here! The following is a list of conditions, tests, and procedures are related to pregnancy and childbirth. A abuse during pregnancy alpha fetoprotein amniocentesis artificial insemination B blighted ovum breastfeeding mothers breastfeeding problems C c-section CBC childbirth, emergency delivery choriocarcinoma chorionic villus sampling cord blood tests D diet and pregnancy E eclampsia ectopic pregnancy epidural anesthesia episiotomy F false labor fetal alcohol syndrome fetal blood testing fetal heart monitoring first trimester of pregnancy G genetic counseling genetic screening genetic testing gestational age determination gestational diabetes H hyperemesis gravidarum hysteroscopy, diagnostic for infertility I identity testing in vitro fertilization incompetent cervix intrauterine growth retardation K Kegel exercises for women M meconium aspiration syndrome melasma menstruation molar pregnancy morning sickness P placenta abruptio placenta previa placental insufficiency postpartum depression preeclampsia pregnancy pregnancy and exercise pregnancy and sports pregnancy risk factors pregnancy ultrasound premature infant premature labor R Rh incompatibility S second trimester of pregnancy serum pregnancy test serum pregnancy test, qualitative spinal anesthesia stillbirth T Tay-Sachs disease teenage pregnancy third trimester of pregnancy TORCH infections TORCH screen U urine pregnancy test V vaginal birth after C-section vaginal bleeding in pregnancy

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