What is prolonged pregnancy? – Prolonged is pregnancy that is more than 42 weeks since the last menstrual period, counting from the first day of the menstru
What is ectopic pregnancy? – Ectopic pregnancy refers to pregnancy that forms outside the womb. Normal pregnancy stays and grows inside the womb but ectopic
What is inevitable abortion? – Abortion is said to be inevitable when the process of pregnancy loss before the age of viability (which may range from 20 t
What is incomplete abortion? – This describes a situation where some of the products of conception (such as fetus, placenta, membranes) remain in the uterus a
What is threatened abortion? – Threatened abortion refers to a pregnancy that is showing symptoms of miscarriage, such as vaginal bleeding and lower abdominal pai
What is missed abortion? – This refers to a situation in which either the pregnancy did not form well or stopped growing / dies at certain point, but the tissu
What is miscarriage? – Miscarriage refers to termination of pregnancy before the baby is able to survive outside the mother. The cut-off age for the diagnosis
What is convulsion in pregnancy? – Convulsion is a rare but serious complication of pregnancy. The most common form of convulsion in pregnancy is eclampsia.
Why are my legs and feet swollen during pregnancy? – Leg swelling occurs in pregnancy due to the body holding more water than normal during pregnancy. This