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• Massive perivillous fibrin deposition
  ...ciated with adverse pregnancy outcomes including fetal growth restriction, stillbirth, and recurrent pregnancy loss. ...ing 'small, hair-like structure', and 'fibrin' which is a protein involved in blood clotting. 'Deposition' refers to the process of laying down or deposi
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• Perinatal mortality
  ...cludes both [[stillbirth]]s (fetal deaths) and [[neonatal death]]s (deaths in the first 28 days of life). It is often divided into early perinatal mortal * [[Neonate]]: A newborn child, or one in its first 28 days of life.
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• Nuchal cord
  ...he fetus in 360 degrees. This condition is relatively common and can occur in up to 30% of pregnancies. It is usually detected during routine prenatal ul ...eased fetal movement, abnormal heart rate patterns, and in severe cases, [[stillbirth]].
  2 KB (249 words) - 05:57, 8 February 2024
• Placentitis
  ...ors including bacterial infections, viral infections, and certain diseases in the mother such as [[diabetes]] or [[hypertension]]. It can also occur as a ...bleeding, fever, and in severe cases, it can lead to [[miscarriage]] or [[stillbirth]].
  2 KB (235 words) - 17:29, 7 February 2024
• Perinatal death
  ...cludes both [[stillbirth]]s (fetal deaths) and [[neonatal death]]s (deaths in the first week of life). * [[Stillbirth]]: The death of a fetus after 20 weeks of pregnancy.
  2 KB (276 words) - 17:28, 9 February 2024
• Placental infarction
  '''Placental infarction''' (pronunciation: pla-sen-tal in-fark-shun) is a medical condition that occurs when blood supply to a part o ...as [[fetal growth restriction]], [[preterm birth]], and in severe cases, [[stillbirth]].
  2 KB (267 words) - 06:02, 11 February 2024
• Birth
  * [[Midwife]]: A person trained to assist women in childbirth. * [[Stillbirth]]
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• Fetal resorption
  ...in words 'fetus', meaning offspring, and 'resorptio', meaning to suck back in. Fetal resorption is a process in which a [[mammal]]ian fetus is reabsorbed by the mother's body during pregn
  1 KB (192 words) - 20:37, 9 February 2024
• Coffin birth
  ...gh the vaginal opening. This typically happens due to the buildup of gases in the body during decomposition, which can create enough pressure to force th ...henomenon because it often occurs after the pregnant woman has been buried in a coffin.
  1 KB (218 words) - 22:28, 8 February 2024
• Pregnancy loss
  ...before the 20th week of gestation. The majority of pregnancy losses occur in the first trimester. * [[Stillbirth]]: The death of a fetus after 20 weeks of pregnancy.
  2 KB (228 words) - 03:34, 9 February 2024
• Alpha thalassemia
  ...order that reduces the production of hemoglobin. Hemoglobin is the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen to cells throughout the body. In people with alpha thalassemia, a lack of alpha globin leads to a surplus of
  2 KB (232 words) - 23:01, 9 February 2024
• Spontaneous abortion
  ...and the passage of tissue or clots. However, these symptoms can also occur in normal pregnancies, so it is important to seek medical advice if they occur * [[Ectopic pregnancy]]: A pregnancy that occurs outside the uterus, often in the fallopian tube.
  2 KB (246 words) - 05:56, 11 February 2024
• Pregnancy complications
  * '''[[Miscarriage]]''': This is the loss of a pregnancy in the first 20 weeks. * '''[[Stillbirth]]''': This is the death of a baby in the womb after 20 weeks of pregnancy.
  2 KB (272 words) - 15:09, 11 February 2024
• Neonatal death
  ...o lead to neonatal death. These infections can be acquired during birth or in the neonatal period. * [[Stillbirth]]
  2 KB (270 words) - 04:15, 9 February 2024
• Gravindex
  ...ad. It is an important part of the [[Obstetric history]] and is often used in conjunction with the terms [[Parity (medicine)|Parity]] and [[Gestation]]. ...udes all pregnancies, regardless of whether they resulted in a live birth, stillbirth, miscarriage, or were terminated. For example, a woman who has been pregnan
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• Recurrent miscarriage
  ...lish word "miscarier", meaning "to carry badly". The prefix "re-" is Latin in origin and means "again" or "back", indicating repetition. * '''[[Genetic factors]]''' - Chromosomal abnormalities in the fetus can lead to miscarriage. These abnormalities can be inherited fro
  2 KB (270 words) - 06:51, 11 February 2024
• Intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy
  ...on can cause severe itching and may increase the risk of preterm birth and stillbirth. ...ors. It is more common in women with a family history of the condition and in certain ethnic groups.
  2 KB (254 words) - 22:25, 7 February 2024
• Protein s deficiency
  ...blood clots. It is characterized by a decrease in the amount of Protein S in the blood. Protein S is a [[vitamin K]]-dependent protein that inhibits blo * '''Type I''': This is characterized by low levels of Protein S in the blood.
  2 KB (266 words) - 22:22, 13 February 2024
• Rainbow
  '''Rainbow''' (/ˈreɪnboʊ/), in the medical context, is a term used to describe a variety of conditions and ...nglish words 'regn' and 'boga', which mean 'rain' and 'bend' respectively. In the medical context, it is used metaphorically to describe conditions or ph
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• Potter syndrome
  ...the American pathologist, Edith Potter, who first described the condition in 1946. Potter Syndrome is caused by a lack of amniotic fluid in the womb. This can occur due to bilateral renal agenesis (both kidneys fail
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