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Placenta Previa
The placenta is a bed of cells formed inside the uterus (womb) during pregnancy. The purpose of the placenta is to carry nourishment and oxygen from the mother to the fetus and waste products and ...
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Ectopic Pregnancy
An ectopic pregnancy occurs when a fertilized egg implants itself outside of the uterus. Ectopic pregnancies usually occur in a fallopian tube (called a tubal pregnancy ). Occasionally, the egg ...
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Morning Sickness
Many pregnant women (about 70% to 85%) experience a period of nausea and vomiting. In the vast majority of cases, its unpleasant but not dangerous. About 4 in 1,000 expectant mothers will vomit ...
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Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and Effects
Fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) and fetal alcohol effects (FAE) are conditions associated with drinking alcohol during pregnancy. FAS causes a variety of mental, physical, and developmental ...
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Anemia
Anemia is a condition where the number of healthy red blood cells (RBCs) in the blood is lower than normal. RBCs transport oxygen throughout the body, so a shortage of these cells can be serious.
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Placenta Previa
The placenta is a bed of cells formed inside the uterus (womb) during pregnancy. The purpose of the placenta is to carry nourishment and oxygen from the mother to the fetus and waste products and ...
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Cystic Fibrosis
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is an inherited (genetic) disease in which excess mucus clogs the lungs, prevents food from being digested, and damages the reproductive system. It is the most common lethal, ...
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Candidiasis
Candidiasis, also called thrush or moniliasis , is a yeast infection. Candida albicans is an organism that normally makes a quiet home for itself on your skin and doesnt bother anyone. We all ...
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Toxoplasmosis
Toxoplasmosis (also known as litter box disease ) is an infection caused by the parasite Toxoplasma gondii . This single-celled creature is capable of living in a wide range of birds and mammals. ...
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Rubella
Rubella, also known as German measles or three-day measles, is a contagious viral infection that brings on a rash. Older books and articles called it third disease. Its milder than measles and ...
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