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Category: Pregnancy and Motherhood Terms

What are Trimesters?

November 6, 2024 Karen Leishman, Doula, Jacksonville FL

Pregnancy divides into three parts called trimesters, each lasting about three months. These stages mark important changes in both the…

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What is Umbilical Cord Prolapse?

November 4, 2024 Karen Leishman, Doula, Jacksonville FL

Umbilical cord prolapse happens when the umbilical cord slips through the cervix before the baby does. The umbilical cord connects…

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What is an Ultrasound?

October 27, 2024 Karen Leishman, Doula, Jacksonville FL

A Closer Look at Ultrasound in Pregnancy Ultrasound, sometimes written as ultra sound or called sonography, plays a central role…

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ECV: What is External Cephalic Version?

October 25, 2024 Karen Leishman, Doula, Jacksonville FL

Understanding ECV and How It Helps During Pregnancy When people talk about ECV, they’re referring to a procedure used late…

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What is the Birth Canal?

October 24, 2024 Karen Leishman, Doula, Jacksonville FL

The birth canal is the passageway a baby travels through during birth. It consists of the cervix, vagina, and vulva.…

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Breech, Face, and Transverse Presentation Position

October 23, 2024 Karen Leishman, Doula, Jacksonville FL

Breech Presentation in Pregnancy A breech presentation position occurs when the baby’s feet or buttocks are positioned to come out…

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What is Placenta Previa?

October 22, 2024 Karen Leishman, Doula, Jacksonville FL

Placenta previa is a condition where the placenta covers the cervix, either partially or completely. The placenta is an organ…

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What is Cervical Ripening?

October 21, 2024 Karen Leishman, Doula, Jacksonville FL

Exploring Natural Cervical ripening During Pregnancy Natural Cervical Ripening refers to the gradual softening, thinning, and opening of the cervix…

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What is Amniotic Fluid?

October 20, 2024 Karen Leishman, Doula, Jacksonville FL

Amniotic fluid surrounds the baby in the womb during pregnancy. This clear, slightly yellow liquid fills the amniotic sac, creating…

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What is Meconium Aspiration Syndrome (MAS)?

October 19, 2024 Karen Leishman, Doula, Jacksonville FL

How Meconium Aspiration Syndrome Develops Meconium aspiration syndrome, which doctors often shorten to MAS, is a breathing condition that affects…

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Pregnancy and Motherhood Terms
  • What are Trimesters?
  • What is Umbilical Cord Prolapse?
  • What is an Ultrasound?
  • ECV: What is External Cephalic Version?
  • What is the Birth Canal?
  • Breech, Face, and Transverse Presentation Position
  • What is Placenta Previa?
  • What is Cervical Ripening?
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