Pediatrics is the branch of medicine that deals with the medical care of infants, children, and adolescents, and the age limit usually ranges from birth up to 18 years of age. A medical practitioner who specializes in this area is known as a pediatrician.
The pelvic floor or pelvic diaphragm is composed of muscle fibers of the levator ani, the coccygeus muscle, and associated connective tissue which span the area underneath the pelvis. The pelvic diaphragm is a muscular […]
Pelvic floor exercise, also known as Kegel exercise, consists of repeatedly contracting and relaxing the muscles that form part of the pelvic floor, now sometimes colloquially referred to as the "Kegel muscles". The exercise needs to be performed multiple times each day, for several minutes at a time, for one to three months, to begin to have an effect. Exercises are usually done to reduce stress incontinence (especially after childbirth).
Perinatology is a subspecialty of obstetrics concerned with the care of the fetus and complicated, high-risk pregnancies. Perinatology is also known as maternal-fetal medicine. In addition to four years of residency training in obstetrics and gynecology […]
The term perineum refers to the anatomical region between the anus and genitals. It can refer to the surface area or the muscles and fascia below.
Phenergan is a prescription medicine used to treat the symptoms of allergic conditions, nausea, vomiting, motion sickness, pre- and post-operative sedation as well as obstetric sedation. Phenergan may be used alone or with other medications. […]
Phenylketonuria (PKU) is an inherited genetic disorder that interferes with the metabolism of a specific amino acid. Those born with it are unable to process part of a protein called phenylalanine (Phe). All babies born in U.S. hospitals must have a screening test for PKU. This makes it easier to diagnose and treat the problem early. Many adults with PKU who were diagnosed through newborn screening and have been treated since birth have high educational achievement, successful careers, and fulfilling family lives.
Pitocin is the synthetic form of oxytocin.
The placenta is the structure through which the fetus receives nourishment and oxygen during gestation.
Placenta previa is an obstetric complication in which the placenta is inserted partially or wholly in the lower uterine segment. It is a leading cause of antepartum haemorrhage (vaginal bleeding). It affects approximately 0.4-0.5% of all labors.