Pregnancy Resources

Pregnancy Resources
MacDonald BabyAs the arrival of your baby nears, you no doubt have many questions about giving birth and taking care of your baby once you’re home.

How do you make arrangements to deliver at MacDonald Women’s Hospital? What happens if your baby needs special attention after delivery? How do you choose a doctor for the baby?

We want to give you the answers that will bring you peace of mind as you prepare to give birth. Then, when the time comes to deliver at MacDonald Women’s Hospital, you can be assured that you and your baby will receive excellent care with a compassionate touch.
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A swollen abdomen is when your belly area is bigger than usual.See: Abdominal girth
Review Date: 10/26/2006

Abdominal bloating is a condition in which the abdomen feels full and tight. It is usually caused by gas in the bowel.
Review Date: 10/18/2006

An abdominal mass is a localized swelling or enlargement in one area of the abdomen.
Review Date: 7/17/2007

Abdominal pain is pain that you feel anywhere between your chest and groin. This is often referred to as the stomach region or belly.
Review Date: 1/9/2007

Abdominal rigidity is stiffness of the muscles in the belly area, which can be felt when touched or pressed.
Review Date: 10/26/2006

Abdominal sounds are the noises made by the intestines.
Review Date: 10/31/2007

Abnormal posturing is different from what is commonly called "bad posture" or "slouching." Instead, it is a tendency to hold a particular body position, or to move one or more parts of the body in a particular way.Certain abnormal posturing behaviors may indicate specific injuries to the nervous system.
Review Date: 3/20/2007

Agitation is an unpleasant state of extreme arousal, increased tension, and irritability.
Review Date: 7/27/2007

Ambiguous genitalia is a birth defect where the outer genitals do not have the typical appearance of either a boy or a girl.See also: Genetics
Review Date: 5/1/2007

Anisocoria is unequal pupil size. The pupil is the black part in the center of the eye through which light passes.
Review Date: 4/30/2007

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