Pregnancy, Childbirth and Maternal Health

Pregnancy or gestation refers to the time when one or more offspring are developed inside a woman's womb. It can occur by sexual intercourse or using reproductive technology. Childbirth generally occurs in 40 weeks or 9 months from the start of the last menstrual period. Some of the symptoms of pregnancy are missed periods, tender breasts, hunger, frequent urination, and nausea and vomiting. It can be diagnosed by doing physical tests, using biomarkers and obstetric ultrasonography. Maternal health is managed by taking proper prenatal care, managing nutrition, and intake of multivitamins and pharmaceutical drugs. This book unfolds the innovative aspects of pregnancy, childbirth and maternal health which will be crucial for the progress of these fields in the future. The extensive content of this book provides the readers with a thorough understanding of the subjects. It presents researches and studies performed by experts across the globe.