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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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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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What
is Mucus Plug |
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One sure sign that labor is on the way
is when you lose the mucus plug. Tinged with blood or
clear in color, the mucus on your underpants in the last
weeks describes this plug. The thick mucus has been blocking
the opening to the cervix for a while now..
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The
Overdue Baby |
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Impatience,
anticipation multiplies as the agitated mother (understandably
so!) waits for her bundle to arrive. In such cases,
pregnancy seems to almost go on forever, especially
when it crosses the 40th week. Almost 10% of first time
pregnancies result in babies being born two weeks later
than the due date..
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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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What
is Labor? |
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Regular contractions with dilatation
of the cervix define labor. Contraction sans the dilatation
or opening of the cervix is considered as latent phase
or early labor which is different from proper..
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