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 | Biophysical
Profile |
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Also known as
BPP, this is a non-invasive procedure
that evaluates baby's well being
with the aid of a nonstress test
combined with an ultrasound. Again,
this test is conducted in the
later part of pregnancy to check
on baby's well-being especially..
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Group
B streptococcus (GBS) |
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GBS as this infection
is commonly known is caused by
a naturally occurring bacterium
that sometimes makes the genitals
its home. Usually it is symptom-free
as no symptoms manifest and generally
it causes no harm to the mother..
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| Breech
Baby |
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A breech presentation
is quite common in the early months
of pregnancy as there is plenty
of room for the fetus to swim
around. A very good percentage
of babies present in the normal
head down position (vertex) at
the onset of labor..
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| Preterm
Premature Rupture of Membrane
(PPROM) |
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If the amniotic
membranes rupture before week
37, it is considered to be preterm
premature rupture of the membranes
or PPROM. An uncontrollable gush
or gradual leak of liquid occurs
before the onset of labor, in
some cases much before baby reaches
term..
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| "More
pregnancy information for first time parents" |
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| Incompetent
Cervical Syndrome |
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Also referred to
as cervical insufficiency, this
condition is thankfully uncommon
but its still good to know about
it . The diagnosis almost never
happens in the first pregnancy
until the mother miscarries. Cervical
insufficiency is a sure suspect
in situations where..
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| Contraction
Stress Test |
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Fetal movements
translate to fetal well-being.
Of course there are times when
the fetus is not active and this
does not necessarily imply that
the fetus is in trouble. For instance
it is normal for the fetus to
move less towards the end of the
term because there is less room
for movement..
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| Pain
Relief during Labor |
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Every labor and
delivery is different, and so
is the pain threshold - what is
bearable for one woman may be
intolerable for another. You cannot
predict which way your labor is
going to go but you can certainly
choose..
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| Exercising
SAFELY during Pregnancy |
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Most exercises are considered
safe during pregnancy with some
exceptions. Any exercise that
can pose a problem to the abdominal
region should be avoided..
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