Includes bibliographical references and index.

Abdomen -- Abortion -- AIDS/HIV Infection -- Alpha-Fetoprotein Test -- American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM) -- American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) -- Amniocentesis -- Amniotic Fluid -- Amniotic Fluid Embolism -- Anemia -- Anencephaly -- Anesthesia -- Anesthesia, Spinal and Epidural -- Aneuploidy -- Antenatal Testing -- Antepartum Testing -- Antibodies -- Anticoagulants -- Apgar Scoring -- Asphyxia Neonatorum -- Asthma -- Basal Body Temperature -- Birth Defects -- Birth Injuries and Complications -- Birth Plans -- Birthing Center -- Bishop Score -- Breastfeeding -- Breasts -- Breech Birth -- Cardiomyopathy -- Cardiovascular System -- Cell-Free Fetal DNA Testing -- Cerclage -- Cerebral palsy -- Cervix -- Cesarean Section -- Childbirth Classes -- Chlamydia -- Chorioamnionitis -- Chorionic Villus Sampling (CVS) -- Circumcision -- Conception -- Congenital Heart Defect -- Constipation -- Contraception -- Contractions -- Cord Blood Banking -- Corticosteroids -- Couvade Syndrome -- Crown-Rump Length -- Cystic Fibrosis -- Cystic Hygroma -- Cytomegalovirus -- Deep Vein Thrombosis -- Delayed Cord Clamping -- Dental Care -- Diabetes, Types 1 and 2 -- Dilation and Curettage (D&C) -- Docosahexaenoic Acid Supplementation (DHA) -- Domestic Violence -- Doula -- Down Syndrome -- Drugs Used in Labor -- Dyspnea -- Ectopic Pregnancy -- Edema -- Endocrine System -- Endometritis -- Epidural Administration -- Episiotomy -- Epistaxis -- Erythroblastosis Fetalis -- Exercise -- Family and Medical Leave Act -- Fetal Alcohol Syndrome -- Fetal Circulation -- Fetal Echocardiography -- Fetal Heart Anomalies -- Fetal Hemoglobin Test -- Fetal Hydronephrosis -- Fetal Movement -- First Trimester -- Folic Acid -- Forceps Delivery -- Formula Feeding -- Fragile X Syndrome -- Fundal Height -- Gastrointestinal System -- Gastroschisis -- Genetic Disorders -- Genetic Testing -- Genital Herpes -- Genitourinary System -- Gestational Age -- Gestational Diabetes -- Gestational Hypertension -- Gestational Sac -- Gonorrhea -- Group B Streptococcus -- Healthcare Insurance -- Heartburn -- HELLP Syndrome -- Hemorrhoids -- Hepatitis B and C -- Herbal Supplements -- High-Risk Pregnancy -- Home Birth -- Hormones -- Hydrocephalus -- Hyperemesis Gravidarum -- Hypotonia -- In Vitro Fertilization -- Induction of Labor -- Infant Stooling Patterns -- Infertility -- Infertility Therapies -- Influenza -- Inherited Thrombophilias -- Intensive Care Unit (ICU) -- Intrapartum Fetal Monitoring -- Intrauterine Growth Restriction -- Intrauterine Pressure Catheter (IUPC) -- Intravenous Line -- Isoimmunization -- Jaundice -- Labor -- Labor Dystocia -- Lactation -- Lactation Consultant -- Lactation Suppression -- Leg Cramps -- Lochia -- Long-Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC) -- Lupus --

Mastitis -- Maternal Age -- Maternal Diseases Affecting Newborns -- Maternal to Fetal Infections -- Meconium Aspiration Syndrome -- Medication Use in Pregnancy -- Menstrual Cycle -- Mental Health Disorders -- Microbiome -- Microcephaly -- Midwife -- Miscarriage -- Molar Pregnancy -- Mortality Rates -- Mucus Plug -- M�ullerian Anomalies -- Multiple Pregnancy -- Musculoskeletal System -- Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome -- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) -- Neonatal Reflexes -- Neonatal Resuscitation -- Neonatal Screening -- Neonatal Skin Conditions -- Neural Tube Defects -- Nonpharmacologic Pain Management -- Nuchal Translucency -- Nutrition -- Obesity -- Obstetric Cholestasis -- Omphalocele -- Opioid Abuse and Misuse in Pregnancy -- Ovarian Cysts -- Paternity Testing -- Pelvic Examination -- Pelvic Floor -- Pelvic Rest -- Pelvis and Pelvimetry -- Perinatal Infection -- Pica -- Placenta -- Placenta Accreta -- Placenta Previa -- Placental Abruption -- Placental Variants -- Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome -- Polydactyly -- Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) -- Postpartum Care -- Postpartum Contraception -- Postpartum Depression -- Postpartum Hemorrhage -- Postpartum Psychosis -- Post-Term Pregnancy -- Preconception Care -- Preeclampsia -- Pregnancy Tests -- Premature Dilation of the Cervix -- Premature Labor and Birth -- Premature Rupture of Membranes -- Prenatal Care -- Prenatal Surgery -- Prenatal Vitamin -- Pruritic Urticarial Papules and Plaques of Pregnancy (PUPPPs) -- Pulmonary Embolism -- PURPLE Crying -- Radiation Exposure -- Reproductive System -- Respiratory Distress Syndrome -- Respiratory System -- Retained Placenta -- Rh Incompatibility and Hydrops -- Round Ligament Pain -- Rupture of Membranes -- Sciatica -- Second Trimester -- Sexuality in Pregnancy -- Shoulder Dystocia -- Sickle Cell Anemia -- Skin -- Sleep -- Smoking -- Spina Bifida -- Sterilization/Tubal Ligation -- Stillbirth -- Substance Abuse -- Surgery During Pregnancy -- Syphilis -- Teratogens -- Third trimester -- Thyroid Disease -- Toxoplasmosis -- Transfusion -- Travel -- Trial of Labor after Cesarean/Vaginal Birth after Cesarean (TOLAC/VBAC) -- Trisomy 13: Patau syndrome -- Trisomy 18: Edwards Syndrome -- Turner Syndrome -- Twin-to-Twin Transfusion Syndrome -- Twins -- Ultrasounds -- Umbilical Artery Doppler -- Umbilical Cord -- Urinary Catheter -- Urinary Incontinence -- Urinary Tract Infection -- Uterine Subinvolution -- Vaccination -- Vacuum-Assisted Delivery -- Vaginal Bleeding -- Vaginal Infections -- Varicose Veins -- Ventriculomegaly -- Water Birth -- Weight Gain -- Weight Loss Surgery -- Workplace Discrimination.

This encyclopedia is a source for medical information that covers common and rare disease and medical conditions, immunizations and drugs, procedures, and developmental issues related to pregnancy and childbirth. It particularly addresses women's concerns about their health and their children's health from before birth through age 18.

Description based on print version record.