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Five Blogs To Read During Your Pregnancy

Reading pregnancy blogs as you approach your big day may give some insight into the emotional and physical changes that are happening inside the body, help prepare you for the inevitable birthing process, and provide engagement with like-minded people who are going through similar

Definition of Term Pregnancy



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Number 579 (Reaffirmed 2022)

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Committee on Obstetric Practice Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine

This document reflects emerging clinical and scientific advances as of the date issued and is

Medical terms and definitions during pregnancy and birth

During pregnancy and childbirth, you may see and hear lots of different medical terms.

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Where to get help

Like all areas of medicine, pregnancy and childbirth has a number of specialised terms, many of which

Health care before pregnancy

Critical information on health care before pregnancy, including information about nutrition, exercise, genetic screening, and screening for infections.
Key points

The first eight to 12 weeks of pregnancy are the most crucial to a baby's development.
Before becoming pregnant, try to maintain

Medical Care During Pregnancy
Prenatal visits are appointments with your healthcare provider during pregnancy to ensure the health of you and your baby. During these visits, your healthcare provider will do a physical exam, order lab tests and check the health of the growing baby.
Why is prenatal care important?

Regular appointments with

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Stage 3: Afterbirth
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4 stages of labor
Learn more about what to expect during each of the 4 stages of labor

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Stages of labor and birth: Baby, it's time!

Labor is a natural process. Here's what to expect during the three stages of labor and birth — and what you can do to promote comfort.

Labor is a unique experience. Sometimes it's over in a matter of hours. In other cases, labor tests

Stages of labour and delivery

Read about the three stages of labour. Tips, such as breathing exercises, are provided for dealing with the pain and exhaustion of labour.
Key points

Labour and delivery is divided into three stages, though every woman experiences these stages differently.
The

Fetal Positions for Birth
Ideally for labor, the baby is positioned head-down, facing your back, with the chin tucked to its chest and the back of the head ready to enter the pelvis. This is called cephalic presentation. Most babies settle into this position with the 32nd and 36th week of

Fetal Positions for Birth
Ideally for labor, the baby is positioned head-down, facing your back, with the chin tucked to its chest and the back of the head ready to enter the pelvis. This is called cephalic presentation. Most babies settle into this position with the 32nd and 36th week of