Creator: Dr. Trupti Shirole
Keywords: Eclampsia, glossary, pre-eclampsia, high blood pressure, pregnancy, asphyxia, suffocation at birth, intrauterine growth, baby's growth, womb

Written by Dr. Trupti Shirole, BAMS, CGO
Medically Reviewed by The Medindia Medical Review Team on Sep 24, 2014

Glossary

Pre-Eclampsia - High blood pressure during pregnancy is called pre-eclampsia.

Asphyxia - Suffocation at birth.

Intrauterine growth - Growth of the baby within the womb.

Published on Sep 24, 2014
Last Updated on Sep 24, 2014

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