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FAQ004
What happens when labor begins?
As labor begins, the cervix opens (dilates). The uterus, which contains muscle, contracts at regular intervals. When it contracts, the abdomen becomes hard. Between th...
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May 2011
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FAQ006
What is cesarean birth?
Cesarean birth is the delivery of a baby through incisions made in the mother's abdomen and uterus.
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May 2011
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FAQ086
Is labor pain the same for all women?
The amount of pain a woman feels during labor may differ from that felt by another woman. Pain depends on many factors, such as the size and position of the baby...
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May 2011
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FAQ001
What basic nutrients should every diet include?
Every diet should include proteins, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, and fat. Dietary reference intakes (DRIs) are recommended amounts an individual...
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August 2011
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FAQ079
What is a breech presentation?
By 3-4 weeks before the due date, most babies move so their heads are down near the birth canal (vagina). If this does not happen, the buttocks, the feet, or both may b...
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August 2011
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FAQ156
How does pregnancy begin?
Fertilization, the union of an egg and a sperm, is the first step in a complex series of events that leads to pregnancy. Fertilization takes place in the fallopian tube. Dur...
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August 2011
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FAQ146
What is a birth defect?
A birth defect is a problem that is present at birth and affects how the baby looks, functions, or both. A birth defect also is called a congenital disorder. More than 4,000 d...
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August 2011
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FAQ128
What is thyroid disease?
The thyroid gland is located at the base of your neck in front of your trachea (or windpipe). The thyroid gland makes, stores, and releases two hormones—T4 (thyroxine) and T3...
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August 2011
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FAQ025
What does ultrasound show?
Ultrasound creates pictures of the internal organs of the body from sound waves. There is no radiation involved. The sound waves are directed into a specific area of the bo...
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August 2011
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FAQ100
What causes repeated miscarriage?
There are many reasons for repeated miscarriage. More than one half of miscarriages in the first 13 weeks of pregnancy are caused by problems with the chromosomes of...
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August 2011
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