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Identical twins
Two offspring born at the same time who look exactly alike. Identical twins are also called monozygotic twins because they develop from the same egg: a single fertilized egg ...
Implantation
Implantation occurs when a fertilized egg attaches itself to the lining of the uterus.
In utero surgery
This is surgery to correct an abnormality in a developing foetus; it is carried out while the foetus is still in the uterus.
In vitro fertilization (IVF)
IVF is an assisted conception treatment in which eggs and sperm are mixed in a petri dish in a laboratory in the hope that the eggs will be fertilized. ...
Incompetent cervix
"Incompetent" means that the cervix is not able to function properly. It generally means that the muscles of the cervix are too weak to hold a baby in the ...
Incontinence
The inability to control one's bladder or bowels. Incontinence is a common, temporary postnatal symptom that may be helped by pelvic floor exercises.
Incubator
A box-like apparatus in which premature babies are kept at a constant and suitable temperature.
Infant
A child under one year of age.
Infant 0+ Carrier
A rear facing child safety car seat designed for use from birth up to approximately 13kg.
Infant carrier
See Group 0+ car seat.
Infant mortality
The death of a baby during the first year of life.
Infertility
The inability to conceive or carry a child to term.
Installation / Fitting
Refers to how a child's car seat is placed and secured in the vehicle. If uncertain how to fit the seat, consult the instruction booklet and the retailer. Use ...
Intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI)
ICSI is an assisted conception treatment, undertaken as part of in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment, in which a single sperm is injected directly into the cytoplasm of an egg ...
Intranatal care
Care for a pregnant woman throughout labour.
Intrauterine growth retardation (IGR)
The slow growth of a foetus in the uterus, possibly resulting in a low birth weight baby.
Intraventricular haemorrhage
Bleeding into the ventricles of the brain, common in premature babies.
Invasive
Medical tests which involve gaining entry into the body via a needle, tube, or hand.
Isofix
Originally conceived as being the universal solution to all Car Seats fitting all Cars, Isofix hasn't quite got there yet... but it will. Isofix is the system whereby an Isofix ...
Isolette
Brand name of a particular type of incubator.