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The sperm that reach the oocyte must undergo , the process by which their membranes become fragile enough to release enzymes from their acrosomes. |
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Substances that cause defects in developing embryos or fetuses are known as . |
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, or tubal, pregnancies occur when the fertilized egg grows outside the uterus. |
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A long, thin needle is used to withdraw fluid from the uterus to test for birth defects in a process called . |
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A fertility treatment in which sperm and oocyte are combined in a laboratory dish, then the pre-embryo is implanted in the woman's uterus through the cervix is called - fertilization. |
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involves replacing the nucleus from a donor to produce an embryo that is genetically identical to it. |
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Immediately after birth, the neonate's heart rate, respiration, skin color, reflexes, and muscle tone are assessed to receive a total score. |
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Unlike doulas, who do not make medical decisions, are medical professionals. |
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The Act allows eligible employees up to a total of 12 weeks of unpaid leave for the birth and care of a newborn child. |
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Research has found that has benefits for babies ranging from prevention of infectious diseases and chronic conditions to improved neurodevelopment and psychosocial adaptation. |
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