Amniocentesis is a form of prenatal examination. This means an examination that is done during pregnancy to detect abnormalities in the unborn child. In this process, amniotic fluid is drawn from the uterus through the abdomen with …
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Unwanted pregnancy
An unwanted pregnancy is a pregnancy that is not accepted by the person concerned. There can be various reasons why you do not want or cannot be pregnant: you do not have a partner with whom …
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Miscarriage also called spontaneous abortion
Miscarriage also called spontaneous abortion. Miscarriage is the loss of a non-viable fetus before 16 weeks of gestation. The medical term for miscarriage is ‘spontaneous abortion’. If the pregnancy ends after a gestation period of sixteen weeks, …
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Tearing and cutting during delivery
Tearing and cutting during delivery. During a normal delivery, the baby passes through the pelvis, the vagina, and the muscles and skin of the pelvic floor. When tears occur in the skin, the mucous membrane of …
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Pregnancy and medicine use
Pregnancy and medicine use. Most of the time you will notice that you are pregnant when you have no menstrual period. You will then be approximately two weeks pregnant. You may also find out that you are …
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Folic acid use before and during pregnancy
Folic acid use before and during pregnancy. Folic acid (vitamin B11) is a vitamin from the group of B vitamins. It is important for the proper functioning of the body and for the production of red and …
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First pregnancy check
First pregnancy check. The first pregnancy check-up generally takes place around the tenth week of pregnancy. If you are two weeks late, it is best to contact your midwife or doctor to make an appointment …
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First symptoms of pregnancy
First symptoms of pregnancy. You can recognize the following symptoms very early in the pregnancy. Nausea Hormonal changes at the start of pregnancy often lead to nausea. This nausea often starts around the expected period, sometimes …
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First signs of delivery
First signs of delivery. The delivery period starts when the uterus changes due to contraction of the uterus. The cervix expires and opens up. The birth really starts when there are regular contractions. The birth is over when …
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Ultrasound scan during pregnancy
Ultrasound scan during pregnancy. An ultrasound scan (echo) is an examination in which sound waves are used to make an image of the still unborn child. An ultrasound scan is also called an ultrasound or ultrasound …
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