The Gale Encyclopedia of Pregnancy and Childbirth

Publisher Gale

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eBook

2nd Edition 1st Edition

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Gale

Volume

Copyright

2017

ISBN13

9781414403809

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Print

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Grade Level

10th Grade - College Senior

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This first edition ofEncyclopedia of Pregnancy and Childbirthwill be a comprehensive guide and unique source of information on pregnancy, childbirth, and post-partum issues in a two volume, full-color set. It is a new addition to the successful Gale Encyclopedia of ... health line of products. The collection of 256 entries avoids medical jargon and uses language that laypersons can understand while still providing authoritative, balanced information that addresses concerns about pregnancy, childbirth, and post-partum issues.
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A comprehensive guide and unique source of information on pregnancy, childbirth, and post-partum issues.

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Abdomen.
Abortion.
AIDS/HIV.
Alpha-fetoprotein test.
American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM).
American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG).
Amniocentesis.
Amniotic fluid.
Amniotic fluid embolism.
Anemia.
Anencephaly.
Anesthesia.
Anesthesia, spinal and epidural.
Aneuploidy.
Antenatal testing.
Antepartum testing.
Antibodies.
Anticoagulants.
Apgar scoring.
Asphyxia neonatorum.
Asthma.
Basal body temperature.
Birth defects.
Birth injuries and complications.
Birth plan.
Birthing center.
Bishop score.
Breastfeeding.
Breasts.
Breech birth.
Cardiomyopathy.
Cardiovascular system.
Cell-free fetal DNA testing.
Cerclage.
Cerebral palsy.
Cervix.
Cesarean section.
Childbirth classes.
Chlamydia.
Chorioamnionitis.
Chorionic villus sampling (CVS).
Circumcision.
Conception.
Congenital heart defects.
Constipation.
Contraception.
Contractions.
Cord blood banking.
Corticosteroids.
Couvade syndrome.
Crown-rump length.
Cystic fibrosis.
Cystic hygroma.
Cytomegalovirus.
Deep vein thrombosis.
Delayed cord clamping.
Dental care.
Diabetes, types 1 and 2.
Dilation and curettage (D&C).
Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA).
Domestic violence.
Doula.
Down syndrome.
Drugs used in labor.
Dyspnea.
Ectopic pregnancy.
Edema.
Endocrine system.
Endometritis.
Epidural administration.
Episiotomy.
Epistaxis.
Erythroblastosis fetalis.
Exercise.
Family and Medical Leave Act.
Fetal alcohol syndrome.
Fetal circulation.
Fetal echocardiography.
Fetal heart anomalies.
Fetal hemoglobin test.
Fetal hydronephrosis.
Fetal movement.
First trimester.
Folic acid.
Forceps delivery.
Formula feeding.
Fragile X syndrome.
Fundal height.
Gastrointestinal system.
Gastroschisis.
Genetic disorders.
Genetic testing.
Genital herpes.
Genitourinary system.
Gestational age.
Gestational diabetes.
Gestational hypertension.
Gestational sac.
Gonorrhea.
Group B streptococcus.
Healthcare insurance.
Heartburn.
HELLP syndrome.
Hemorrhoids.
Hepatitis B and C.
Herbal supplements.
High-risk pregnancy.
Home birth.
Hormones.
Hydrocephalus.
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