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Houses The Fetus During Pregnancy
HCG levels rise rapidly during the first trimester of pregnancy and then slightly decline.
What abnormal results mean
HCG levels should almost double every 48 hours in the beginning of a pregnancy. HCG levels that do not rise appropriately may indicate a problem with your pregnancy. Some problems associated with an abnormally rising HCG level include
Extremely high levels of HCG may suggest a molar pregnancy or more than one fetus...
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Delivery presentations
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Delivery presentation describes the way the baby (fetus) is positioned to come down the birth canal for delivery. Alternative Names ... Read more »
Hydatidiform mole
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
A hydatidiform mole is a rare mass or growth that forms inside the uterus at the beginning of a pregnancy. It is a type of gestational trophoblastic... Read more »
Amniotic fluid
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Amniotic fluid is a clear, slightly yellowish liquid that surrounds the unborn baby (fetus) during pregnancy. Itis contained in the amniotic... Read more »
Polyhydramnios
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Polyhydramnios is the presence of excessive amniotic fluid surrounding the unborn infant. Considerations Amniotic fluid is a clear,... Read more »
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