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Early Miscarriage - A spontaneous miscarriage that takes place before the 12th week of pregnancy has been completed. The miscarriage is usually a result of a chromosomal abnormality in the developing embryo.
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Ebstein's Malformation - Malformation of the tricuspid vlave of the heart. The valve is distorted and displaced downwards into the right ventricle. If the condition is severe, obstruction of blood flow out of the right ventricle is possible.
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Ectopia Cordis - A serious congenital birth defect that affects approximately 8 in 1 million births. The defect occurs during fetal development and a person with etopia cordis will have a misplaced heart.
The heart is generally in the chest cavity, but in an individual with ectopia cordis it can be found outside of the chest, in the neck or in the abdomen. The baby may have other disorders of defects such as a cleft palate, septal defect, and other organs on the outside of the skin, Trisomy 18 and Turner syndrome.
Generally the heart is underdeveloped and most babies that are born alive with this condition will die during their first few days. Stillbirth is common. Surgery is available for an infant that is thriving at birth, but will be very complicated and risky.
Ectopic Kidney - A birth defect that affects approximately 1 in every 1,000 births. A kidney that is not in the correct location is considered ectopic.
Some patients that have an ectopic kidney will not experience any complications, but others will experience kidney failure, urinary stones, urine blockage or infections of the urinary tract. An ectopic kidney is caused when one or both of the kidneys fails to move upwards during fetal development, is stuck in the pelvis or is found in the chest cavity.
Sometimes, one of the kidneys will cross over to the opposite side of the body and fuse with the other kidney. Prenatal ultrasound may diagnose an ectopic pregnancy before the child is born. After birth, a doctor can diagnose an ectopic kidney through ultrasound examinations, x-rays, nuclear scans, CT scans and MRI's.
Treatment depends on the severity of the condition and what symptoms are present. If there is no blockage and the child is not developing stones or infections, no treatment is generally necessary. Surgery is necessary if there is an obstruction present or if kidney damage is severe.
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Eczema - A form of dermatitis that occurs in infants and is characterized by heavy yellow crusted lesions on the scalp. It is usually not itchy, and does not bother the baby. Cradle cap occurs when the oil glands in the skin have been stimulated by adult hormones which leads to oiliness and flaking of the scalp. Infants get cradle cap because they are exposed to adult hormones from their mother. Infants may have thick, adherent, oily, yellowish, scaling or crusting patches on their heads with mild redness in involved areas.
EDC - A very old term that was once used as the due date. The estimated date the woman would give birth was based on the first day of a woman's last menstruation. The term has since been replaced with due date.
EDD - The approximate date for when the baby is due to be born. The due date is calculated based on the last menstrual period. To calculate the estimated due date based on the last menstrual period, take your last menstrual period and add nine months plus one week. To calculate the estimated due date based on ovulation, add nine months and subtract one week.
Edema - An excessive accumulation of fluid within the tissue spaces. Edema is common during pregnancy because of extra blood production and pressure on the vena cava from the growing uterus. Swelling seems to be at its worst during the second and third trimesters. Some swelling is normal during pregnancy and should not be alarming. However, if sudden swelling in the hands and face becomes evident, it could be a sign of preeclampsia.
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Edward's Syndrome - A birth defect that occurs when the child receives duplicated information from chromosome #18. This disorder affects approximately 1 in every 3,000 babies and is more common in girls. Common symptoms of the disorder include mental retardation, kidney complications, low birth weight, coloboma, heart abnormalities, clenched hands, crossed legs, undescended testicles, small head and jaw and a malformed chest.
Effacement - The thinning and shortening of the cervix that is necessary to prepare for a vaginal delivery. Effacement occurs during the first stage of labor . Effacement is measured in percentages from 0 - 100%, with 100% being fully effaced.
Effleurage - A French word that means light massage. The massage consists of light, continuous stroking movement that is applied with the fingers or the palms in a slow, rhythmic manner. Effleurage of the abdomen is used in the Lamaze method of childbirth to help ease labor pains and make the laboring woman more comfortable.
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