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Pregnancy-induced hypertension
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Pregnancy-induced hypertension Elevation of a pregnant woman's blood pressure, usually in the last trimester. Less severe than preeclampsia, which can lead to serious complications andshould be carefully monitored by a physician.
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Blood
The life-maintaining fluid which is made up of plasma, red blood cells (erythrocytes), white blood cells (leukocytes), and platelets; blood circulates through the body's heart, arteries, veins, and capillaries; it carries away waste matter and carbon dioxide, and brings nourishment, electrolytes, hormones, vitamins, antibodies, heat, and oxygen to the tissues.
Trimester
A period of three months. Also one of the three parts or stages of pregnancy, each approximately three months long.
Preeclampsia
Disorder of pregnancy characterized by increased blood pressure, water retention, and protein in the urine.
Physician
A doctor. An authorized practitioner of medicine.
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Pregenital
In psychoanalysis, refers to the period of early childhood before the genitals have begun to exert the predominant influence in the organization or patterning of sexual behavior. Oral and anal influences predominate during this period.
Pregnancy Discrimination Act
A federal law barring discrimination against women for conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth.
Pregnancy hormones
Any of the hormones involved in regulating pregnancy, including progesterone and estrogen as well as human chorionic gonadotropin andhuman placental lactogen.
Pregnancy test
A test of a woman's blood or urine to determine whether she's pregnant.Over-the-counter tests, which can be used at home about the time of amissed period, are very accurate.
Pregnyl
Pregnyl is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): gonadotropin, chorionic.
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Postmature
An infant born at 42 weeks or more is considered postmature. As withprematurity, being postmature can lead to complications; the baby may belarger and less able to pass through the birth canal or the placenta may nolonger be able to provide adequate oxygen or nutrition.
Postnatal care
Medical care for both newborn and mother during the first 6 weeks after birth.
Postpartum depression
More severe than the more common and milder baby blues, postpartumdepression is characterized by sadness, impatience, restlessness, and inability to care for the baby.
Pregnancy Discrimination Act
A federal law barring discrimination against women for conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth.
Pregnancy test
A test of a woman's blood or urine to determine whether she's pregnant.Over-the-counter tests, which can be used at home about the time of amissed period, are very accurate.
Pregnancy-induced hypertension
Premature
The term used to describe babies born before 37 weeks of gestation. Fewer than 10 percent of babies arrive this early.
Premature baby
Born before 37 weeks of gestation.
Premature rupture of the membranes
Rupture of the amniotic sac before labor begins, as early as several months before the baby is due. If PROM occurs at 37 weeks or later, most physicians will induce; if it occurs before, a woman may be put on bedrest and carefully monitored.
Prenatal care
Medical care for a pregnant woman and her fetus throughout her pregnancy.Proper prenatal care is essential to catch any potential problems early onso they can be monitored and treated.
Prenatal tests
Any tests conducted on a woman or her fetus before a baby is born. Testsmonitor the well-being of mother and baby and look for possible genetic or congenital disorders in the baby.
RELATED TERMS--------------------------------------
Blood
The life-maintaining fluid which is made up of plasma, red blood cells (erythrocytes), white blood cells (leukocytes), and platelets; blood circulates through the body's heart, arteries, veins, and capillaries; it carries away waste matter and carbon dioxide, and brings nourishment, electrolytes, hormones, vitamins, antibodies, heat, and oxygen to the tissues.
Trimester
A period of three months. Also one of the three parts or stages of pregnancy, each approximately three months long.
Preeclampsia
Disorder of pregnancy characterized by increased blood pressure, water retention, and protein in the urine.
Physician
A doctor. An authorized practitioner of medicine.
SIMILAR TERMS--------------------------------------
Pregenital
In psychoanalysis, refers to the period of early childhood before the genitals have begun to exert the predominant influence in the organization or patterning of sexual behavior. Oral and anal influences predominate during this period.
Pregnancy Discrimination Act
A federal law barring discrimination against women for conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth.
Pregnancy hormones
Any of the hormones involved in regulating pregnancy, including progesterone and estrogen as well as human chorionic gonadotropin andhuman placental lactogen.
Pregnancy test
A test of a woman's blood or urine to determine whether she's pregnant.Over-the-counter tests, which can be used at home about the time of amissed period, are very accurate.
Pregnyl
Pregnyl is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): gonadotropin, chorionic.
PREVIOUS AND NEXT TERMS--------------------------------------
Postmature
An infant born at 42 weeks or more is considered postmature. As withprematurity, being postmature can lead to complications; the baby may belarger and less able to pass through the birth canal or the placenta may nolonger be able to provide adequate oxygen or nutrition.
Postnatal care
Medical care for both newborn and mother during the first 6 weeks after birth.
Postpartum depression
More severe than the more common and milder baby blues, postpartumdepression is characterized by sadness, impatience, restlessness, and inability to care for the baby.
Pregnancy Discrimination Act
A federal law barring discrimination against women for conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth.
Pregnancy test
A test of a woman's blood or urine to determine whether she's pregnant.Over-the-counter tests, which can be used at home about the time of amissed period, are very accurate.
Pregnancy-induced hypertension
Premature
The term used to describe babies born before 37 weeks of gestation. Fewer than 10 percent of babies arrive this early.
Premature baby
Born before 37 weeks of gestation.
Premature rupture of the membranes
Rupture of the amniotic sac before labor begins, as early as several months before the baby is due. If PROM occurs at 37 weeks or later, most physicians will induce; if it occurs before, a woman may be put on bedrest and carefully monitored.
Prenatal care
Medical care for a pregnant woman and her fetus throughout her pregnancy.Proper prenatal care is essential to catch any potential problems early onso they can be monitored and treated.
Prenatal tests
Any tests conducted on a woman or her fetus before a baby is born. Testsmonitor the well-being of mother and baby and look for possible genetic or congenital disorders in the baby.
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