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  2. Hypercoagulability in pregnancy - Wikipedia

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    A study of more than 200,000 women came to the result that admission to inpatient care during pregnancy was associated with an 18-fold increase in the risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE) during the stay, and a 6-fold increase in risk in the four weeks after discharge, compared with pregnant women who did not require hospitalization. [5]

  3. Gestational choriocarcinoma - Wikipedia

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    Previous Pregnancy Hydatidiform mole Abortion Term – Months since last pregnancy Less than 4 4 to 6 7-12 >12 Pre-treatment hCG (IU/mL) <10 3: 10 3 to 10 4 >10 4 to 10 5 >10 5: Largest tumor size, including uterus <3 cm 3–4 cm ≥5 cm – Site of spread Lung Spleen or kidney GI Tract Brain, liver Number of metastases – 1 to 4 5-8 >8 ...

  4. Maternal physiological changes in pregnancy - Wikipedia

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    According to a study conducted by Whitcome, et al., lumbar lordosis can increase from an angle of 32 degrees at 0% fetal mass (i.e. non-pregnant women or very early in pregnancy) to 50 degrees at 100% fetal mass (very late in pregnancy). Postpartum, the angle of the lordosis declines and can reach the angle prior to pregnancy.

  5. Complications of pregnancy - Wikipedia

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    Miscarriage is the loss of a pregnancy prior to 20 weeks. [43] [44] In the UK, miscarriage is defined as the loss of a pregnancy during the first 23 weeks. [45] Comprehensive support, consists of the consultation of the genomics as well as the provision of the medical or surgical operations required. The psychological relevance of family ...

  6. Cervical mucus plug - Wikipedia

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    Healthy pregnancy results in a dense CMP which protects the uterine cavity from infection. [1] Elevated progesterone plasma levels induce cervical mucus to form a more viscous plug called the CMP. [7] One of the most common causes of preterm birth is inflammation induced by the changes in vaginal bacterial flora. [8]

  7. tert-Butyl alcohol - Wikipedia

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    tert-Butyl alcohol is used as a solvent, ethanol denaturant, paint remover ingredient, and gasoline octane booster and oxygenate.It is a chemical intermediate used to produce methyl tert-butyl ether (MTBE) and ethyl tert-butyl ether (ETBE) by reaction with methanol and ethanol, respectively, and tert-butyl hydroperoxide (TBHP) by reaction with hydrogen peroxide.

  8. Contraction stress test - Wikipedia

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    A negative result is highly predictive of fetal wellbeing and tolerance of labor. The test has a poor positive predictive value with false-positive results in as many as 30% of cases. [4] [5] A positive CST indicates high risk of fetal death due to hypoxia [3] and is a contraindication to labor. Patient's obstetricians usually consider ...

  9. Hyperemesis gravidarum - Wikipedia

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    HG is estimated to affect 0.3–2.0% of pregnant women, although some sources say the figure can be as high as 3%. [6] [9] [5] While previously known as a common cause of death in pregnancy, with proper treatment this is now very rare. [13] [14] Those affected have a lower risk of miscarriage but a higher risk of premature birth. [15]