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Anencefalia

A serious birth defect occurs when the upper part of the neural tube does not close completely and therefore the fetus does not generate essential parts of the brain. It…
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July 25, 2022

Denial of pregnancy *

This situation occurs when the woman is not aware of her pregnancy and in many cases the pregnancy can come to term. In some cases, women have irregular menstruation, which…
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July 25, 2022
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Docimasia hidrostática

Prueba forense obsoleta e imprecisa que consiste en introducir en un recipiente con agua los pulmones y observar si estos flotan. Actualmente, no es utilizada para determinar el nacimiento en…
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July 25, 2022

Due process

A human right that must be present in every legal process, as it seeks to confirm the legality and correct application of the laws within a framework of respect for…
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July 25, 2022

Ectopic pregnancy

Occurs when the fertilized egg implants outside the uterine cavity. It occurs during 1-2% of pregnancies and is considered the main cause of fetal and maternal death in the first…
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July 25, 2022

In flagrante delicto

The act in which a person is arrested for committing a crime without a prior order from a judge. In El Salvador, this legal term is found in article 323…
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July 25, 2022

Meconium

A thick, dark, viscous substance made up of dead cells and secretions that lines the newborn's intestine. https://bit.ly/3spOhO8
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July 25, 2022

Obstetric emergencies

Any situation or complication that is not considered within the normal course of a pregnancy can be classified as an obstetric emergency. These particular circumstances can seriously and irreversibly affect…
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July 18, 2022

Out of hospital delivery

An out-of-hospital birth is one that occurs without the assistance of medical personnel and outside a health center. This type of delivery increases the risks of maternal and perinatal health…
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July 18, 2022

Postpartum hemorrhage

Excessive bleeding after birth. Losing lots of blood quickly can cause a severe drop in blood pressure, which could lead to shock and death if not treated. https://journals.lww.com/jaapa/fulltext/2020/04000/postpartum_hemorrhage.4.aspx 
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July 25, 2022

Precipitous delivery

Labor lasts less than three hours between the first contraction and birth. As the delivery takes place in a short time, chances for complications increase for both the mother and…
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July 25, 2022

Preeclampsia

A pregnancy complication is characterized by high blood pressure and signs of damage to another organ system, most often the liver and kidneys. Preeclampsia usually begins after 20 weeks of…
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July 25, 2022

Premature delivery

A birth that occurs before the 37th week of pregnancy. A pregnancy normally lasts about 40 weeks. Complications associated with preterm birth include immature lungs, difficulty regulating body temperature, poor…
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July 25, 2022

Right to counsel / legal assistance

Refers to effective access to legal assistance before a judicial process, as well as obtaining correct and truthful information on the laws, rights, and freedoms under criteria of opportunity and…
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July 25, 2022

Spontaneous abortion *

It is a natural event in which the woman loses her pregnancy unexpectedly. About 50% of fertilized eggs spontaneously abort, almost always before the woman realizes she is pregnant. In…
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July 25, 2022

Untimely Childbirth

Untimely childbirth is one that occurs completely spontaneously and without prior planning. It is considered an obstetric emergency due to the maternal-fetal complications that may occur.
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July 25, 2022