Articles Tagged: parenting terms
O: What is oedema
Oedema occurs when there is too much fluid in the body and this results in fluid retention. It is common in pregnancy and can ...
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N - What is the Nuchal test?
Also known as the Nuchal Fold Scan, the NT test is the most accurate and safe way of screening for Down's Syndrome. The ...
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M: What is mastitis?
Mastitis is inflammation of the breast tissue, which can develop into an infection. It is most commonly caused by blocked ...
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K: What is vitamin K?
Vitamin K is important to the body as it helps the blood to clot. Newborn babies are known to have low levels of Vitamin K ...
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J: What is jaundice?
Jaundice is caused by too much of a pigment called bilirubin in a baby's blood. This pigment is always produced when the ...
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I: What is IVF?
In vitro fertilisation (or IVF) is a procedure to help infertile couples to have a baby. 'In vitro' means 'in glass', as the ...
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H: What are haemorrhoids?
More commonly known as 'piles', haemorrhoids are round, swollen veins that develop inside the anus. They are extremely common ...
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G: What is German measles?
German measles, or rubella, is a highly contagious disease that in children and adults is rarely dangerous. However, for an ...
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