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Glossary of Pregnancy & Labor Terms Pregnancy is a whole new world for expectant parents - a place filled with jargon and medical procedures, some of which can be quite confusing. Below you will find some common pregnancy and labor terms and their definitions to help you find your way. Have a word you'd like to see here? Let us know. 
Browse terms by letter: a - b - c - d - e - f - g - h - i - j - k - l - m - n - o - p - q - r - s - t - u - v - w - x - y - z - Baby Blues Tends to be a temporary feeling, which may begin during the first week of mothering. During this time, a woman's body is shifting from pregnancy hormones to milk-producing hormones. Feeling emotional, tearful and fatigued is common. See Postpartum Depression. More about Baby Blues: Article: Postpartum Depression More about Baby Blues: Expert Q&A: What is the difference between "baby blues" and postpartum depression? More about Baby Blues: Article: Daddy Baby Blues?
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