- Industria: Health care
- Number of terms: 8622
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An assisted reproductive technology in which a fertilized egg is inserted into a woman's uterus in the hope that she becomes pregnant.
Industry:Parenting
An early genetic diagnostic test, usually given between weeks 10 and 13 of pregnancy. A small amount of tissue from the cells that line the placenta (called the chorionic villi) are removed through the cervix or abdomen with a needle and screened for Down syndrome and other abnormalities.
Industry:Parenting
An early sign of pregnancy. The cervix and/or vagina turn a deep bluish-purple color.
Industry:Parenting
An egg-containing cavity in the ovary that ruptures and releases an egg during ovulation.
Industry:Parenting
An epidural that maintains sensation in the legs, allowing a laboring woman to stand or walk.
Industry:Parenting
An evaluation of readiness for delivery. The score is calculated by using the degree of cervical dilation and effacement, the station the presenting part has reached, and cervical texture and position.
Industry:Parenting
An exaggerated form of morning sickness characterized by extreme, frequent, and severe nausea and vomiting during pregnancy, and sometimes leading to dehydration and hospitalization.
Industry:Parenting
An extremely rare cancer that grows in the uterus during pregnancy.
Industry:Parenting
An illness caused by bacteria found in certain foods including unpasteurized milk products, undercooked meats, fish, shellfish, poultry, deli meats, and unwashed vegetables. The symptoms of listeriosis are similar to those of the flu. The illness can be transmitted in utero to a baby and lead to serious complications.
Industry:Parenting
