Abortion
... reduction, refers to choosing to abort a
fetus , typically in a multi - fetal pregnancy , ... ... that is, any pregnancy that is not viable (the
fetus cannot survive) or in which the
fetus is born before the 20th week of pregnancy . ...
Alpha
... is a substance produced by the liver of a
fetus . The exact function of this protein is ... Alpha fetoprotein : Substance produced by the
fetus that is measured in the mother's blood to ... . A protein normally produced by a developing
fetus . AFP levels are usually undetectable in the ...
Amniocentesis
... amount of fluid from the sac surrounding the
fetus . Amniocentesis Definition Amniocentesis ... of the amniotic fluid that surrounds the
fetus to diagnose chromosomal disorders and open ... yellowish liquid that surrounds the unborn baby (
fetus ) during pregnancy -- it is contained in the ...
Amniotic fluid
... membrane (or sac ) and fluid surrounds the
fetus throughout pregnancy . Amniotic fluid ... yellowish liquid that surrounds the unborn baby (
fetus ) during pregnancy . Itis contained in the ... fluid accomplishes numerous functions for the
fetus , including: ... Amniotic fluid The ...
Amnion
... amnion The membrane enclosing a developing
fetus ; it's filled with a protective liquid called ...... The amniotic fluid is liquid made by the
fetus and the amnion (the membrane that covers the ... fetal side of the placenta ) that protects the
fetus from injury and helps regulate the ...
Birth Defects
... . No birth defects can be seen in the
fetus . If Doppler ultrasound is done, blood flow to the placenta and
fetus is normal. Abnormal: ... Studies on birth ... by: infections passed from the mother to the
fetus during pregnancy ... Prevention of Birth ...
Cesarean section
... ( Cesarean section ) is performed and the
fetus is partial ly removed so that the area that ... After corrective surgery is performed, the
fetus is returned and the uterus is closed. ... ranges from 0.4-1.2%. Surgery on the
fetus may be done on the ...
Cervix
... to dilate and so is not competent to keep the
fetus up in the uterus and keep it from being ... and muscle , the cervix is circular in shape.
fetus - an unborn baby from the eighth week after ... uterus (the hollow, pear-shaped organ where a
fetus grows). The cervix leads from the uterus to ...
Conception
... The union of egg and sperm to form a
fetus . Corticosteroids A class of drugs that are ... she takes can help ensure that both she and her
fetus will have nutrients that are essential from the ... nutrients from the mother’s blood to the
fetus . BUPA assisted conception factsheet Royal ...
Fetal
... growth retardation : growth deficiency in the
fetus and newborn in all parameters -- head ... becomes an option when doctors predict that the
fetus will not live long enough to make it to ... . Fetal pleural effusion : In the
fetus , excess fluid between the two membrane s (the ...
Fetal
... growth retardation : growth deficiency in the
fetus and newborn in all parameters -- head ... becomes an option when doctors predict that the
fetus will not live long enough to make it to ... . Fetal pleural effusion : In the
fetus , excess fluid between the two membrane s (the ...
Fetus
...
fetus - an unborn baby from the eighth week after ... until birth . Ultrasound , Normal
fetus - Foot This is a normal ultrasound of a
fetus at 19 weeks gestation . The right foot, ...
Gestation
... high blood pressure during pregnancy . Your
fetus could gain extra weight, complicating delivery. ... and other tissue that develops with the
fetus . gestation al trophoblastic disease A rare ... During gestation , the abdominal organ s of a
fetus with diaphragmatic hernia are pushed up ...
Gestational age
... factor in planning appropriate care for the
fetus or infant . Small for gestational age ... ple pregnancy (such as twins, triplets). A
fetus with a neural tube defect. That the
fetus 's intestine s and other abdominal organ s are ...
Intrauterine
... Intrauterine means "inside the uterus ." The
fetus develops in an intrauterine environment. An ... growth retardation : The growth of the
fetus is abnormally slow. When born, the baby appears ... growth retardation (a slowing of growth of the
fetus ) or birth defects ... Emergency ...
Macrosomia
... is a term used to describe an oversized
fetus . The most common cause of macrosomia is ... is a term used to describe an oversized
fetus . The most common causes of macrosomia are ... & Images Macrosomia ... However, a
fetus that has developed normally can have ...
Membrane
... ). The membrane enclosing a developing
fetus ; it's filled with a protective liquid called ... perinatal asphyxia (If membrane s intact and
fetus known to have functioning kidney s.) If
fetus mature, de liver for fetal indication. If ...
Miscarriage
... A spontaneous abortion is the loss of a
fetus during pregnancy due to natural causes. The ... - A spontaneous unplanned evacuation of the
fetus from the womb. Most miscarriage s occur from 2 ... products of conception before the embryo or
fetus is viable. Any interruption of human pregnancy ...
Ovum
... the chromosomes that determine the sex of the
fetus (XX=female; XY=male). For the first 6 weeks, the sex of the
fetus is not distinguishable. A hollow muscular ... the ovum (egg) is deposited and the embryo and
fetus are developed. uvula The fleshy mass hanging ...
Placenta
... the placenta (the organ that nourishes the
fetus ) from the site of uterine implantation before delivery of the
fetus . Placenta l abruption. Sometimes called ... : A temporary organ joining the mother and
fetus , the placenta transfers oxygen and nutrients ...
Polyhydramnios
... Polyhydramnios may result fromfailure of the
fetus to swallow and absorb amniotic fluid in normal ... Format ... Polyhydramnios may occur when a
fetus cannot swallow a normal amount of amniotic ... much amniotic fluid ) Factors involving the
fetus : when fetal behavior indicates the ...
Prenatal
... of the uterus , placenta , and/or developing
fetus ; chorionic villus sampling (CVS) to obtain ... needs to eat well, too. Her body and her growing
fetus have special nutrition al needs. Prenatal ... GT interest; 24% would consider aborting
fetus if mutation was found; 94% GT interest at ...
Rh incompatibility
... pregnant mother (Rh negative) and that of the
fetus (Rh positive). Pictures & Images ... is a condition that occurs when the mother of a
fetus or newborn has Rh-negative blood type and the
fetus or newborn has Rh-positive blood . Rh ...
Spina Bifida
... such as Down syndrome . Evaluate the
fetus for birth defects , such as spina bifida . ... because it poses no risks to the mother or
fetus and the results are very accurate. Neural ... Alpha fetoprotein : Substance produced by the
fetus that is measured in the mother's blood to ...
Stillbirth
... or cardiac arrest ) in the mother or the
fetus . Birth defects and growth abnormalities of the
fetus also can occur. - Stillbirth Review Date : ... in rare cases it may cause infection of the
fetus , leading to stillbirth or death soon after ...
Toxoplasmosis
... tissue s and damage the brain, especially of the
fetus and newborn. Roughly 40 percent of people ... infection ( rubella , toxoplasmosis ).
fetus es with congenital or chromosomal abnormalities ... Infections during pregnancy that affect the
fetus , such as rubella , cytomegalovirus , ...
Transfusion
... to treat the effects of Rh sensitization on the
fetus can be done before birth . During the ... Rh-negative blood that is compatible with the
fetus 's blood type is given to the
fetus . Exchange Transfusion - Series: ...
Ultrasound
... s called a sonogram. Ultrasound , normal
fetus - ventricle s of brain Definition: ... sound waves are bounced off an object such as a
fetus to create a picture on a tele vision -like ... an ultrasound exam showing the presence of a
fetus . Diaphragmatic hernia may be diagnose d ...
Umbilical cord
... The cord that connects the developing embryo or
fetus with the placenta and through which run the ... A tough, cord-like structure connecting the
fetus to the placenta for nourishment. umbilicus ... cord . The umbilical cord connects the
fetus to the placenta , passing through an opening in ...
Uterus
... the ovum (egg) is deposited and the embryo and
fetus are developed. uvula ... Uterus : Organ ... woman's pelvis . This is the organ in which a
fetus develops. Also called the womb. UV radiation ... ... fluid . Some types of birth defects , such as a
fetus with a partial ly formed brain ( anencephaly ), ...
Afterbirth
... afterbirth The placenta , which is attached to the
fetus by the umbilical cord and must be delivered after the baby. AIDS ... ... is the removal of pregnancy tissue , products of conception or the
fetus and placenta ( afterbirth ) from the uterus . Placenta l stage of ...
Alcohol use
... will: ... Alcohol use in pregnancy has significant effects on the
fetus and the baby. Dependence and addiction to alcohol in the mother also cause the
fetus to become addicted. At birth , the baby's dependence on alcohol ...
Congenital syphilis
... secondary syphilis during pregnancy may result in transmission to the
fetus ( congenital syphilis ). Calling your health care provider: ... Drying ... chickenpox . An infected mother can transmit the disease to her
fetus ; 25% of such pregnancies end in stillbirth or death of the infant , ...
Dilation
... abortion loosely means " partial ly vagina lly delivering a living
fetus before killing the
fetus and completing the delivery. balloon dilation (dy-LAY-shun): A ...
Down syndrome
... usually measured for pregnant women to determine the likelihood of the
fetus having Down syndrome or other birth defects . The level of estriol in ... often rewarding, work. Alpha fetoprotein : Substance produced by the
fetus that is measured in the mother's blood to screen for increased risk for ...
Eclampsia
... membrane s, excessive amniotic fluid (the liquid that surrounds the
fetus ), ... Women with previous pregnancy complications such as a newborn ... increases the chance of stillbirth or growth retardation of the
fetus . It also increases the chance that the mother may experience ...
Fetal development
... occur during the first trimester. During the first eight weeks, a
fetus is called an embryo. As fetal development progresses through the ... ligament . uracil ... A spontaneous abortion is the loss of a
fetus during pregnancy due to natural causes. The term " miscarriage " is the ...
Hydrops fetalis
... a severe, life-threatening problem of severe edema ( swelling ) in the
fetus and newborn. It is also called hydrops. There are two types of hydrops: ... , total body swelling , ... Hydrops fetalis A condition in which a
fetus or newborn baby accumulates fluids, causing swollen arms and legs and ...
Intra
... (IVH). Intra uterine growth retardation : The growth of the
fetus is abnormally slow. When born, the baby appears too small, considering ... care provider. Intra uterine means "inside the uterus ." The
fetus develops intra uterine ly. An IUD ( intra uterine device) is an ...
Kidney
... . High risk for perinatal asphyxia (If membrane s intact and
fetus known to have functioning kidney s.) If
fetus mature, de liver for fetal indication. If immature, constant ...