Introduction
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Welcome to the .
It is our desire to provide you with a high quality health and medical
on-line information resource. The Mother and Child Glossary is an easy
to use avenue for getting credible answers to your health and medical
questions concerning women and children. It is designed in a logical fashion;
categorised chronologically; and encompassing many topics, from conception
through delivery, and ultimately the child.
Each section provides referenced information extracted
from reliable, reviewed sources with links to further literature on
many of the topics.
The reproduction section
explains the female reproductive organs as well as changes in the female
body throughout her lifetime. Common gynaecological problems and procedures
are also included.
Many aspects of pregnancy from conception to the development
of the foetus are covered in the pregnancy section ,
with a separate section covering possible complications.
The section devoted to birth
includes newborn development and the immediate postpartum period. The
recovery of the mother, and neonatal development and conditions are
the focus of the postnatal section .
The childhood illnesses section
provides information on many of the common diseases affecting children.
Additionally, you can jump directly to a topic through
the glossary or search for more information
using the three medical search engines located on the right hand bar.
Introduction
