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gestation a. the development of the embryo of a viviparous mammal, between conception and birth: about 266 days in humans, 624 days in elephants, and 63 days in cats b. (as modifier): gestation period How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| I will remember the good times (baby's first kick, punch, hiccup) and the bad times (getting gestational diabetes and having what's considered a high-risk pregnancy). A gain of 1-2 BMI units increased the risk of gestational diabetes and hypertension by up to 40%, and a gain of three or more units raised the risk of stillbirth by 63%. Though abortion is abhorrent at any gestational age, the fact that they occur throughout all nine months has many people shaking their heads. |
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