When a fertilised egg (embryo) implants outside the womb (usually in one of the fallopian tubes).
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Early miscarrige
When a woman loses her baby in the first three months of pregnancy
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Early pregnancy assessment unit
A clinic that specialises in problems in early pregnancy (under 12 weeks) where a woman receives medical care, counselling and treatment as required.
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Eclampsia
Seizures/fits that are a potentially life-threatening complication of pre-eclampsia
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Embryo
A fertilised egg.
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Emergency Caesarean Delivery
A caesarean delivery which was not planned during pregnancy. It is usually done because labour is not progressing normally or when the baby is unable to cope with labour and becomes distressed
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Endometriosis
A condition where cells of the lining of the womb (the endometrium) are found elsewhere, usually around the pelvis and near the womb
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Endoetrisis
Inflammation of the lining of the womb, causing discomfort or pain.
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Endometrium
The lining of the womb (uterus).
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Enzyme
A protein found in cells that speeds up chemical reactions in the body
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Epidural
An anaesthetic injection into the space around the nerves in your back to numb the lower body.
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Episiotomy
A cut made through the vaginal wall and perineum to make more space to deliver the baby
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Erb's palsy
Damage to the nerves in the baby’s neck (brachial plexus injury) which reduces movement of and feeling in the baby’s arm.
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Estrogen
A female sex hormone produced by the ovaries as part of the menstrual cycle. It encourages an egg to mature and prepares the womb for a pregnancy. Levels vary during the menstrual cycle
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Extended or frank breech
The baby is bottom first, with the thighs against the chest and feet up by the ears. Most breech babies are in this position.
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External Cephalic Version (ECV)
Gentle pressure applied to the abdomen, if the baby is breech, by the obstetrician or midwife towards the end of pregnancy to help the baby turn in the uterus so it lays head first
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Card 2
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When a woman loses her baby in the first three months of pregnancy
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Early miscarrige
Card 3
Front
A clinic that specialises in problems in early pregnancy (under 12 weeks) where a woman receives medical care, counselling and treatment as required.
Back
Card 4
Front
Seizures/fits that are a potentially life-threatening complication of pre-eclampsia
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