U
Glossary: Terms Starting with "U"
4 terms found
Urine protein
PregnancyUrine finding checked as one possible sign related to preeclampsia or kidney issues.
Related: Preeclampsia, BP
Umbilical cord
PregnancyCord connecting baby to the placenta.
Related: Placenta, cord blood
Uterine involution
ParentingProcess of uterus shrinking back toward pre-pregnancy size.
Related: Afterpains, lochia
Uterine atony
BirthWhen the uterus does not contract well after birth.
Related: PPH, oxytocin
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