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Everything about obstetric ultrasound
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Everything About Obstetric Ultrasound

The use of obstetric ultrasound first began in the late 1950s. It is widely used and has become useful in monitoring and diagnosis. Obstetric ultrasound

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What Does The Placenta Do?

The placenta (umbilical cord) is a temporary uterine organ during pregnancy. It connects to the uterus wall and delivers nutrients and oxygen to the baby

Gestational diabetes (GD)
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Gestational Diabetes (GD)

Gestational diabetes is diabetes that is first diagnosed during pregnancy. Like other types of diabetes, gestational diabetes affects how the cell uses sugar (glucose). Gestational

Postpartum depression (PPD)
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Postpartum Depression (PPD)

The birth of a baby can evoke powerful emotions ranging from excitement and joy to fear and anxiety. But it can also lead to depression.

What causes a breech pregnancy?
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What Causes A Breech Pregnancy?

A breech baby or breech pregnancy is when the baby’s legs or hips are positioned so that they come out of the vagina first. In

What is Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS)?
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What is Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS)?

Fetal alcohol syndrome is a disease in a child caused by exposure to alcohol during the mother’s pregnancy. This syndrome causes brain damage and developmental

What is a Microdeletion
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What Is A Microdeletion?

Microdeletions are chromosomal abnormalities that can cause health problems.  Some prenatal tests look for Down syndrome and other chromosomal abnormalities, but you may not have

Asthma during pregnancy
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Asthma During Pregnancy

Asthma is one of the most common diseases that can occur during pregnancy without any special side effects for the mother and fetus, but in