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Prenatal Care |
Regular medical care during pregnancy, designed to promote the health of the mother and the fetus. |
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Low birth weight |
Birth weight of less than 5.5 pounds, often as a result of preterm delivery. |
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Intrauterine device |
Small T-shaped device that when inserted in the uterus prevents conception. |
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barrier methods |
contraceptive methods based on physically separating sperm from the female reproductive tract. |
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spermicide |
chemical agent that kills sperm |
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diaphragm |
circular rubber dome that is inserted in the vagina before intercourse to prevent conception. |
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cervical cap |
small, cuplike rubber device that covers only the cervix and is inserted in the vagina before intercourse to prevent conception. |
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Toxic Shock syndrome (TSS) |
a rare, life-threatening bacterial infection in the vagina associated with the use of tampons and female barrier contraceptive methods. |
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withdrawal |
a contraceptive method in which the man removes his penis from the vagina before ejaculating. |
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Emergency contraception (EC) |
A contraceptive method used after unprotected sex to prevent pregnancy. Also called the morning-after pill |
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sterilization |
surgical procedure that permanently prevent any future pregnancies. |
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vasectomy |
male sterilization, it prevents sperm from reaching the semen. |
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tubal ligation |
female sterilization to prevent ova from reaching the uterus. |
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ectopic pregnancy |
a pregnancy in which a fertilized egg implants or attaches outside of the uterus, usually in a fallopian tube. |
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congenital abnormalities |
birth defects |
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vertical transmission |
transmission of an infection or disease from mother to child during pregnancy and delivery |
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Teratogens |
substances that can cause physical damage or defects in the fetus, especially if they are present during the first trimester, when rapid development o body organs is occurring. |
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Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) |
unexpected death of healthy baby during sleep. |
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Preeclampsia |
Dangerous condition that occur during pregnancy, characterized by high blood pressure, fluid retention, possible kidney and liver damage, and potential fetal death. |
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eclampsia |
potentially life threatening disease that can develop during pregnancy, marked by seizures and coma. |
