the glossary of terms - Through the Unexpected

The news of a congenital anomaly can come with a plethora of new health information, terms, tests and specialties to understand.

We are developing a glossary of all things prenatal diagnosis. This glossary will grow over time.

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The glossary of all things prenatal diagnosis

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There is currently 1 word in this directory beginning with the letter P.

pre-eclampsia

"Pre-eclampsia is a serious medical condition that can occur after 20 weeks of pregnancy. It typically causes high blood pressure and can affect several of your body organs, including the liver, kidney and brain. If left untreated, it can lead to serious problems for you or your baby."

This term was suggested by a visitor to the website and the information was sourced from Health Direct. Please see their website for further information.