Pregnancy

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Contents 1 See for 2 Broader Terms 3 Narrower Terms 4 Related Terms 5 Scope Note 6 Facts

See for

multiple pregnancy

Broader Terms

reproduction

Narrower Terms

age at pregnancy, birth, embryo implantation, parity, pregnancy loss

Related Terms

embryo /fetus, mother /embryo /fetus nutrition, obstetrics, placenta, prenatal care, prenatal diagnosis, prenatal stress, women's health

Scope Note

condition of having a developing embryo or fetus in the body.

Facts

• Pregnancy is the carrying of one or more embryos or fetuses by female mammals, including humans, inside their bodies.
• The nine-month period after fertilization, during which the embryo grows into a fetus and then into a fully formed human baby.
• A fertilized egg could implant within Fallopian tube instead of uterus. This is then called ectopic pregnancy. Under these conditions, the tube can rupture and bleed. Tubal pregnancies can be fatal if they are not identified and treated early.
• Pregnancy is documented by a blood or urine tests that show a rise in the level of the human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) hormone.
• Pregnancy complications are conditions that occur prior to the end of the pregnancy, distinct from the pregnancy, but caused or adversely affected by it.

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