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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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Cord Prolapse
Describes a condition where the umbilical cord slips down below the baby and into the vaginal canal during birth and is directly blocking the baby from being born without compressing the cord (which would cut off baby's oxygen and blood supply).


More about Cord Prolapse:
Article: Inside the Lifeline




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