From conception to colostrum. We deconstruct the medical terms of your nine-month journey into clear, empowering insights.
The protective liquid surrounding the fetus that provides cushioning and nutrients.
Learn More →A highly developed embryo that has been growing for five to six days after fertilization.
Learn More →Often called 'practice contractions,' they are the body's way of preparing for labor.
Learn More →The process by which the cervix thins and shortens in preparation for childbirth.
Learn More →The 'liquid gold' produced by breasts in late pregnancy and the first days after birth.
Learn More →The opening of the cervix measured in centimeters, reaching 10cm for delivery.
Learn More →The most common form of pain relief during labor, delivered via a small catheter in the back.
Learn More →A surgical incision made in the perineum to enlarge the vaginal opening during birth.
Learn More →A type of diabetes that develops only during pregnancy, affecting how cells use sugar.
Learn More →A common bacteria that many women carry, which requires antibiotics during labor to protect the baby.
Learn More →The 'pregnancy hormone' detected by tests, responsible for sustaining early pregnancy.
Learn More →The dark vertical line that often appears on the abdomen during pregnancy.
Learn More →A newborn's first stool, which is thick, dark green/black, and sticky.
Learn More →Nausea and vomiting during pregnancy, typically caused by rising hormone levels.
Learn More →A temporary organ that connects the mother to the fetus, providing oxygen and nutrients.
Learn More →The 'Fourth Trimester,' the critical 6-12 weeks of recovery and adjustment after birth.
Learn More →A serious pregnancy complication characterized by high blood pressure and organ damage.
Learn More →The first time a pregnant woman feels her baby move in the womb.
Learn More →One of the three 13-14 week stages that divide the nine months of pregnancy.
Learn More →The waxy, white protective coating on a newborn's skin.
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