Pregnancy Acronyms and Abbreviations
Our complete list of pregnancy and fertility acronyms and abbreviations.
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Slow Rising hCG Levels
Slow rising hCG levels in early pregnancy
hCG usually doubles every 48-72 hours very early in pregnancy, when the hCG is below 6,000 mIU/ml. A rise above 35% in 48 hours is still considered normal and a rise below 35% in 48 hours is generally considered abnormal. ... read more »
Head Engagement Lightening: When Your Baby Drops
For the better part of your pregnancy, your baby will be positioned upright for his or her development. However, at the end of your third trimester, your body will start naturally preparing for birth, and your baby will “drop” into the birthing position.
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Second Trimester of Pregnancy Tests
The second trimester is their favorite part of the pregnancy for many women.
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What is A Stillbirth?
A stillbirth is the death of a baby before or during delivery. Both miscarriage and stillbirth are terms describing pregnancy loss, but they differ according to when the loss occurs.
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Pregnancy After Miscarriage
A miscarriage is one of the hardest times a family can face. If you’ve had a miscarriage, your feeling of loss is great, and rightfully so. Miscarriages, or spontaneous abortions, only happen in 10%-25% of pregnancies.
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What Is a Cryptic or Stealth Pregnancy?
Believe it or not, some pregnant women are apparently not aware that they are pregnant until they go into labor and deliver the baby. A cryptic pregnancy is a mysterious or obscure, hidden pregnancy.
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Tampon use and Pregnancy
Will using a tampon hurt my pregnancy?
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Weight Gain Recommendations - Based on Race?
Are weight gain recommendations during pregnancy different based on race?
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Amniocentesis and Activity
What activity can I do after the amniocentesis?
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Can I Have a Healthy Pregnancy at 41 Years ... or Older?
A woman should never assume that just because she has reached age 40, she cannot have a healthy pregnancy.
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Can You Lose Your Sense of Smell During Pregnancy?
Losing your taste or smell during pregnancy is not that unusual but could also indicate a COVID-19 infection
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Maternal Mortality in the United States
The U.S. is the country with the highest proportion of maternal deaths among all developed nations. Here is a graph from the CDC database on maternal U.S. deaths.
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Pregnancy Guide: I Am Pregnant
Learn early symptoms, diet, weight gain, and weekly fetal development.
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Your Personal Prenatal Risk Results
Thank you for completing the Prenatal Risk Assessment!
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How to Find a Good Ob-Gyn or Midwife
Choosing an Ob-Gyn or midwife to deliver your baby and provide prenatal care can be one of the biggest decisions you make. Here are steps for finding a good Ob-Gyn or midwife.
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Is it Okay to Drink Sports Drinks During Pregnancy?
The ultimate in hydration – the sports drink is available in every grocery and convenience store on the planet. When pregnant you may think it is okay to continue drinking your favorite sports drink, but you would be wrong for multiple reasons.
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Intersex Persons - Can They Get Pregnant?
A human has both female and male chromosomes pairs (47XXY, 46XX/46XY, 46XX/47XXY or 45X/XY mosaic) and usually both testicular and ovarian tissue.
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Safe Sex Before, During, and After Pregnancy
There are five distinct three-month periods trimesters associated with pregnancy and each one affects your sex life in distinctly different ways
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The Mathematics of Pregnancy and Fertility
“Measure what is measurable, and make measurable what is not so” (Galileo Galilei)
What's math got to do with it with getting pregnant and pregnancy? This deals with all aspects of pregnancy. ... read more »
First Trimester of Pregnancy: Doctor's Appointments and Tests
Here's the lowdown on your first visits and tests.
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Sleep Apnea and Pregnancy
Pregnant women are at risk for sleep apnea, a condition in which breathing stops temporarily during sleep. Women with sleep apnea during pregnancy also struggle with daytime sleepiness and fatigue.
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Your Underwear Choice Could Affect Your Pregnancy Health
You’ll make a lot of adjustments when you become pregnant. Your
lifestyle, eating habits, wardrobe, sleep schedule, and exercise regimen
will all change over time as your baby bump gets larger and your
hormones become more prevalent.
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What to Expect at My First Prenatal Visit
If you recently had a positive home pregnancy test, scheduling your first prenatal visit is the next step. Having prenatal care is vital in order to ensure that both you and baby are healthy. ... read more »
Birth Defects
Birth defects are health conditions that are present at birth. Birth defects change the shape or function of one or more parts of the body.
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The Importance of Your Blood Rh Factor
Many of the complications that could arise during your pregnancy are unpredictable. Sometimes, your body acts in unexpected ways and the health of you and your baby could be compromised during gestation.
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Vaginal Discharge and Odor
No woman wants to talk about vaginal discharge and odor, but this side effect of hormonal changes in the body is very common in pregnancy.
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Reasons to Call Your Doctor During Pregnancy
How do you know whether that sudden ache is normal?
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Third Trimester of Pregnancy: Doctor's Appointments and Tests
If you’re in your third trimester (weeks 28 through 40 weeks) you’re in the home stretch. Doctor visits are coming up more frequently, and depending on how your pregnancy is progressing so far, you will either have them monthly or weekly.
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Tips for Coping with Heartburn During Pregnancy
Heartburn or pyrosis is a common complaint during pregnancy. It is a painful or burning sensation in the esophagus, just below the breastbone. The pain often rises in the chest and may radiate to the neck, throat, or angle of the jaw.
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babyMed Pregnancy and Fertility Guides
Let babyMed guide you through preconception, getting pregnant, pregnancy and having a healthy baby.
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Fun Ways to Prepare for the Arrival of Your New Baby
Since finding out you were expecting you’ve been patiently counting down the days until your little one arrives. Here are some fun ways to prepare for the arrival of your new baby!
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All About Prenatal Vitamins and Supplements
Essential for the health of mom and baby!
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Third Trimester of Pregnancy: What Happens With My Baby?
You're finally in your third trimester, and you're feeling it from head to toe. While you enjoyed the second trimester thoroughly, the third trimester starts a whole crop of new physical and emotional changes.
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Thriving During Pregnancy Amid the Coronavirus Threat
The constant news stream on the current Coronavirus outbreak can be overwhelming. New information is being shared hour by hour as we all attempt to find out as much as we can to protect ourselves and others. Here are some tips to help get you through this volatile time!
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Are Hot Water Bottles Safe in Pregnancy
You’ve been instructed to avoid hot tubs, saunas, steamy baths but what about a hot water bottle?
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Prenatal Care in the Age of COVID-19 and Coronavirus
New rules for prenatal care in the age of COVID-19
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Sleep During Pregnancy
You should sleep in the position that's most comfortable for you during pregnancy, though the left side appears safer than the back or right side.
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All About Prenatal Care
Prenatal care helps you improve your baby's health and your own!
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Dieting During Pregnancy
Pregnancy is not the best time to diet. Your body requires a larger amount of calories, vitamins, and nutrients to keep the baby's development on track.
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Allergies in Pregnancy
Women who suffer from allergies may find that they get better, stay the same, or feel even worse in pregnancy — each individual's response is different.
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Why Do Doctors Measure Your Stomach at Prenatal Visits?
Starting in the 20th week of the pregnancy, the size of your belly starts telling you secrets about baby inside.
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Do I Have Morning Sickness or am I Sick?
Morning sickness is a common symptom of pregnancy, but nausea can also be a sign of illnesses, like the flu or stomach virus. There are a few key differences between the two that can help pregnant women determine whether they should seek medical attention.
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Bleeding in Early Pregnancy
What should I do?
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Is It Time to Switch to Stretchy Pants?
I have a rule for myself to never leave the house in sweatpants. Call me
vain, but I find sweatpants in public to be generally offensive, and
never have I left the house feeling so lazy that I couldn’t find an old
pair of jeans to throw on.
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Forest Bathing or Shinrin-Yoku During Pregnancy
According to Wikipedia, Forest bathing is the practice of taking a short, leisurely visit to a forest for health benefits. The practice originated in Japan where it is called shinrin-yoku (森林浴) in Japanese (it is also called sēnlínyù (森林浴) in Mandarin and sanlimyok (산림욕) in Korean). ... read more »
Pregnancy Guide For Women 35 and Older
Women over 35 may have more pregnancy complications.
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Foods to Avoid During Pregnancy
Learn what food to avoid before and during pregnancy!
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Syncope Fainting or Dizziness During Pregnancy
What is dizziness during pregnancy?
Dizziness is when you feel lightheaded or you feel like you are about to faint. You feel like you're spinning or things around you are spinning (vertigo). ... read more »
Leopold Maneuvers
Leopold's Maneuversare methods to determine position, presentation and engagement of fetus.
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