The Gale encyclopedia of pregnancy and childbirth

Abdomen -- Abortion -- AIDS/HIV Infection -- 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 Plans -- 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 Defect -- 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 Supplementation (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 -- Hyperemesis Gravidarum -- Hypotonia -- In Vitro Fertilization -- Induction of Labor -- Infant Stooling Patterns -- Infertility -- Infertility Therapies -- Influenza -- Inherited Thrombophilias -- Intensive Care Unit (ICU) -- Intrapartum Fetal Monitoring -- Intrauterine Growth Restriction -- Intrauterine Pressure Catheter (IUPC) -- Intravenous Line -- Isoimmunization -- Jaundice -- Labor -- Labor Dystocia -- Lactation -- Lactation Consultant -- Lactation Suppression -- Leg Cramps -- Lochia -- Long-Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC) -- Lupus --

Mastitis

Maternal Age

Maternal Diseases Affecting Newborns

Maternal to Fetal Infections

Meconium Aspiration Syndrome

Medication Use in Pregnancy

Menstrual Cycle

Mental Health Disorders

Microbiome

Microcephaly

Midwife

Miscarriage

Molar Pregnancy

Mortality Rates

Mucus Plug

Müllerian Anomalies

Multiple Pregnancy

Musculoskeletal System

Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome

Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)

Neonatal Reflexes

Neonatal Resuscitation

Neonatal Screening

Neonatal Skin Conditions

Neural Tube Defects

Nonpharmacologic Pain Management

Nuchal Translucency

Nutrition

Obesity

Obstetric Cholestasis

Omphalocele

Opioid Abuse and Misuse in Pregnancy

Ovarian Cysts

Paternity Testing

Pelvic Examination

Pelvic Floor

Pelvic Rest

Pelvis and Pelvimetry

Perinatal Infection

Pica

Placenta

Placenta Accreta

Placenta Previa

Placental Abruption

Placental Variants

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

Polydactyly

Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)

Postpartum Care

Postpartum Contraception

Postpartum Depression

Postpartum Hemorrhage

Postpartum Psychosis

Post-Term Pregnancy

Preconception Care

Preeclampsia

Pregnancy Tests

Premature Dilation of the Cervix

Premature Labor and Birth

Premature Rupture of Membranes

Prenatal Care

Prenatal Surgery

Prenatal Vitamin

Pruritic Urticarial Papules and Plaques of Pregnancy (PUPPPs)

Pulmonary Embolism

PURPLE Crying

Radiation Exposure

Reproductive System

Respiratory Distress Syndrome

Respiratory System

Retained Placenta

Rh Incompatibility and Hydrops

Round Ligament Pain

Rupture of Membranes

Sciatica

Second Trimester

Sexuality in Pregnancy

Shoulder Dystocia

Sickle Cell Anemia

Skin

Sleep

Smoking

Spina Bifida

Sterilization/Tubal Ligation

Stillbirth

Substance Abuse

Surgery During Pregnancy

Syphilis

Teratogens

Third trimester

Thyroid Disease

Toxoplasmosis

Transfusion

Travel

Trial of Labor after Cesarean/Vaginal Birth after Cesarean (TOLAC/VBAC)

Trisomy 13: Patau syndrome

Trisomy 18: Edwards Syndrome

Turner Syndrome

Twin-to-Twin Transfusion Syndrome

Twins

Ultrasounds

Umbilical Artery Doppler

Umbilical Cord

Urinary Catheter

Urinary Incontinence

Urinary Tract Infection

Uterine Subinvolution

Vaccination

Vacuum-Assisted Delivery

Vaginal Bleeding

Vaginal Infections

Varicose Veins

Ventriculomegaly

Water Birth

Weight Gain

Weight Loss Surgery

Workplace Discrimination.