Temporary increase in the fetal heart rate of at least 15 beats per minute (bpm) above the baseline for around 10-20 seconds

The tendon which attaches the calf muscles to the heel bone.

An accumulation of acid in the blood or tissues.

Damage to the brain which occurs after birth and no related to congenital disorder, developmental disability or progressive disease.

A sudden loss of the ability of the kidneys to remove waste and urine.

Surgical removal of the adenoids (small lumps of tissue at the back of the throat)

Frozen Shoulder’ – shoulder joint with significant loss of its range of motion.

This is insurance taken out after the event to cover legal costs.

Loss of memory

A diagnostic test for chromosome abnormality performed by extracting a sample of amniotic fluid.