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Monday, October, 19, 2009

Pregnancy With Twins

Health Encyclopedia: Hyperemesis Gravidarum

Definition

Hyperemesis gravidarum is extreme, persistent nausea and vomiting during pregnancy that may lead to dehydration.


Alternative Names

Nausea - persistent - in pregnancy; Vomiting - persistent - in pregnancy


Causes, incidence, and risk factors

Nearly all women experience some degree of "morning sickness" -- nausea and vomiting during pregnancy, particularly during the first trimester. The cause of nausea and vomiting during pregnancy is believed to be rapidly r...

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Eclampsia
...pregnant woman. The seizures are unrelated to brain conditions andusuallyhappen after the 20th week of pregnancy. See also:Preeclampsia Alternative Names Toxemia with seizures... Read more »
Premature infant
...before 37 weeks, it is called pre-term labor. Often, the cause of pre-term labor is unknown. Multiple pregnancy (twins, triplets, etc.) makes up about 15% of all premature births. The following... Read more »
Sheehans syndrome
...that increase the risk of an obstetric hemorrhage and Sheehan syndrome include multiple pregnancies (twins or triplets) and abnormalities of the placenta. Read more »
Amniotic fluid
...Amniotic fluid is a clear, slightly yellowish liquid that surrounds the unborn baby (fetus) during pregnancy. Itis contained in the amniotic sac. Information The fetus floats in the... Read more »
Fetal transfusion syndrome
...Complications Calling your health care provider This condition is usually by ultrasound during pregnancy. Read more »

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