- Industry: Health care
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When a fertilized egg does not enter the uterus, but instead implants elsewhere, usually in the fallopian tube. Symptoms of an ectopic pregnancy include abnormal bleeding, severe abdominal pain, or shoulder pain. The ectopic pregnancy must be surgically removed to prevent rupture and damage of the fallopian tubes.
Industry:Parenting
When a fetus is not receiving enough oxygen. Signs of fetal distress include a slowed heartbeat or absence of fetal movement. Immediate delivery of the baby is warranted when there is fetal distress.
Industry:Parenting
Vaginal discharge and bleeding that resembles a heavy period and continues after delivery for about six weeks before tapering off.
Industry:Parenting
Varicose veins of the rectum, afflicting 20 to 50 percent of pregnant women. Caused by increased blood volume and pressure from the uterus on the veins in the pelvis, the swollen veins in the rectum look like a pile of grapes and cause itching, pain, and bleeding. They can also appear postpartum as a result of pushing during labor. Constipation can cause hemorrhoids or compound them.
Industry:Parenting
When a baby's head is too large to pass through the mother's pelvis. This condition usually results in a cesarean section.
Industry:Parenting
When a baby's shoulders get stuck in the birth canal after the head has already been delivered.
Industry:Parenting
When a father-to-be exhibits physical responses to his partner's pregnancy, including weight gain, backache, food cravings, and mood swings.
Industry:Parenting
