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Glossary of pregnancy terms: F

Fallopian tubes Part of the female reproductive system. The eggs produced in the ovaries have to travel down the fallopian tubes before embedding in the lining of the uterus. Occasionally a fertilised egg will embed in the tube, causing an ectopic pregnancy. Fetal blood sampling (FBS) If a baby appears to be in distress during…

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Bigger babies may be more prone to asthma

Big babies may be more likely to suffer from asthma when they grow up, according to a recent medical study in New Zealand. The researchers monitored 730 babies until the age of 13 years. Their results suggested that babies who weigh less than 3.18kg (7lb) at birth may be at lower risk of asthma later on in life…

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