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| The premature seperation of the placenta from the uterine wall |
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| A diagnostic test involving the removal of a small amount of amniotic fluid and some sloughed fetal cells |
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| Chorionic villus sampling |
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| A diagnostic test that can be performed early in the pregnancy and is often used in cases of high-risk clients |
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| A condition during pregnancy with extremely high blood pressure that can lead to coma and death |
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| Swelling caused by movement of protein and fluid into the interstitial space |
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| Refers to a condition arising from within the organism |
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| Presence of endometrial tissue outside of the uterus on structures such as the ovaries, ligaments, or colon |
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| A surgical incision made into the peritoneum to prevent tearing during childbirth |
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| A potentially fatal disorder when blood incompatibility between the mother and fetus results in severe fetal anemia |
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| A female sex hormone responsible for the development of female secondary sex characteristics |
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| Refers to a condition with external causes |
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| The length of time from the first day of the last menstrual period to the birth |
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| Gestational diabetes mellitus |
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| A condition that involves increased glucose intolerance and develops in approximately 2% to 5% of women |
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| The number of pregnancies a woman has had |
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| An acronym (Hemolysis, Elevated Liver enzymes, Low Platelets) for the complications associated with preeclampsia |
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| A condition in which there is an abnormal multiplication or increase in the number of healthy cells |
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| An exaggerated concave lumbar curvature; also called "swayback" |
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| A history of two or more pregnancies with fetal viability |
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| The formation of basic functional elements of the organ systems |
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| The number of pregnancies in which the fetus has reached viability |
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| An inflammation of the peritoneum (membrane lining the peritoneal cavity) |
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| A condition that occurs when the placenta is implanted int he lower uterus or over the cervical os |
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| A dangerous condition during pregnancy in which the blood pressure is higher than in normal hypertension and is characterized by kidney dysfunction, weight gain, and generalized edema |
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| Pregnancy-induced hypertension |
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| A persistent elevated blood pressure that generally develops after 20 weeks of gestation and returns to normal after delivery |
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| A female sex hormone that is primarily responsible for preparing parts of the female body for and maintaining them through pregnancy |
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| Puerperal infection (childbirth fever) |
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| A potentially deadly infection that a mother may contract after childbirth |
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| Any substance or situation that causes a developmental abnormality |
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| An inflamed area of a vein caused by a blood clot |
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| A hormone produced int he thyroid gland and responsible for increasing the rate of cellular metabolism |
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| Pronounced or permanently distended veins, usually in the lower extremities |
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| Ectopic pregnancy (tubal pregnancy) |
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| A pregnancy in which the zygote is implanted outside of the uterus |
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