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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.



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Basal Body Temperature (BBT)
Your base body temperature – that is, before movement, caloric consumption or anything else is factored in.


More about Basal Body Temperature (BBT):
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