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birthAct of producing live young from within the body of female animals. Both viviparous and ovoviviparous animals give birth to young. In viviparous animals, embryos obtain nourishment from the mother via a placenta or other means. In ovoviviparous animals, fertilized eggs develop and hatch in the oviduct of the mother and gain little or no nourishment from maternal tissues. See also pregnancy. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| For example, "Proving Causation in Complex Birth Injury Cases: Shoulder Dystocia" explores obstetrical standard-of-care issues regarding diagnosis of shoulder dystocia and prevention of fetal trauma. Similar to birth injury funds, recovery schedules allow for predictability from both an employee and employer perspective. It has been proven to reduce the incidence of birth injury, trauma, and cesarean section. |
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