pregnancyThe state of carrying a developing fetus within the body
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The condition of having a developing embryo or fetus in the body, after union of an oocyte and spermatozoon
trimesterEach of the three periods of approximately three months into which human pregnancy is divided
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Any of the three periods of approximately three months into which human pregnancy is divided.
laborThe process by which babies are born
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The physical and mental effort involved in giving birth.
ultrasoundA procedure in which high-energy sound waves are bounced off internal tissues or organs
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A procedure that uses the reflections of high-frequency sound waves to construct an image of a body organ.
prenatalRelating to pregnant women and their unborn babies
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Occurring or existing before birth.
postpartumRelating to or happening in the period following childbirth
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Following childbirth or the birth of young.