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  2. Female reproductive system - Wikipedia

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    The uterus or womb is the major female reproductive organ. The uterus provides mechanical protection, nutritional support, and waste removal for the developing embryo (weeks 1 to 8) and fetus (from week 9 until the delivery). In addition, contractions in the muscular wall of the uterus are important in pushing out the fetus at the time of birth.

  3. Leopold's maneuvers - Wikipedia

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    In obstetrics, Leopold maneuvers are a common and systematic way to determine the position of a fetus inside the woman's uterus. They are named after the gynecologist Christian Gerhard Leopold. They are also used to estimate term fetal weight. [1] The maneuvers consist of four distinct actions, each helping to determine the position of the fetus.

  4. Uterus - Wikipedia

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    The uterus can be divided anatomically into four regions: the fundus – the uppermost rounded portion of the uterus above the openings of the fallopian tubes, [4] the body, the cervix, and the cervical canal. The cervix protrudes into the vagina. The uterus is held in position within the pelvis by ligaments, which are part of the endopelvic ...

  5. What is a tilted uterus and why does it happen? - AOL

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    However, in most cases, the uterus will go back to its normal position after giving birth. What are complications of having a tilted uterus? There are a few potential things to keep in mind ...

  6. Human reproductive system - Wikipedia

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    The vagina is attached to the uterus through the cervix, while the uterus is attached to the ovaries via the fallopian tubes. Each ovary contains hundreds of egg cells or ova (singular ovum). Approximately every 28 days, the pituitary gland releases a hormone that stimulates some of the ova to develop and grow. One ovum is released and it ...

  7. Childbirth positions - Wikipedia

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    This position is convenient for the caregiver because it permits them more access to the perineum. The position has been largely popular in the US and other Western countries over the last two centuries, though cross-culturally and historically, it is very rare (about 18%) for people to assume a prone or dorsal position during childbirth.

  8. Pelvic examination - Wikipedia

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    The pelvic exam during pregnancy is similar to the exam for non-pregnant women; however, more attention is give to the uterus and cervix. The size of the uterus is assessed at the initial visit, and the growth of the uterus is assessed at subsequent visits. In the first trimester the uterine size can be assessed on bimanual examination.

  9. 60 Mardi Gras Trivia Questions and Answers to Fuel Your Brain ...

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    Question: How many king cakes are sold during an average carnival season? Answer: 500,000. Question: What time does New Orleans law require masks to be removed on Mardi Gras?