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Pregnancy Related Terms

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  • Rh Disease

  • Occurs in Rh positive infants whose mothers have Rh Negative blood (lacking the Rh factor)and the father has Rh positive blood. If some of the baby's Rh positive blood cells get into the mother's blood stream, her body produces antibodies that will try to fight them off. If this happens during pregnancy or childbirth, the mother's cells try to destroy the baby's red blood cells.

  • Ruptured Membranes

  • Usually referred to as "breaking of the water bag," this is when the fluid-filled sac that surrounds the baby breaks or tears. You may notice a gush of water or a slow leak, and may not even be certain that what you're experiencing isn't simple incontinence. If you suspect your water has broken, you must inform your health care provider immediately. You should also prepare to have your baby, as the risk of infection increases if the baby is not delivered within 24 hours of the rupture.


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