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Depo-Provera
This injected form of birth control requires injections of progestin every two or three months.

Depression
A mental condition characterised by feelings of worthlessness, hopelessness, apathy, fatigue, and pessimism.

Developmental Milestones
These are the major and minor social, emotional, physical, and cognitive skills acquired by children as they grow up.

Diabetes
Diabetes is a disorder in which the body does not produce enough insulin (the hormone which converts sugars into energy), resulting in too much sugar in the bloodstream. It can usually be controlled with proper treatment, diet, and exercise. See Gestational diabetes 

Diarrhoea
Loose, watery, and frequent bowel movements - often associated with a virus or bacterial infection. In babies, diarrhoea can quickly cause dehydration. digestive system disorders A general term for all disorders of the digestive system, which processes food and eliminates waste.



DTP vaccine
The DTP immunisation protects against diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis (whooping cough). It is given as a series of three injections beginning at two months. DTP-Hib vaccine The DTP-Hib immunisation protects against diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (whooping cough), and Haemophilus influenza type b (Hib). It is given as a series of injections beginning at two months.

Due date
The date, set by a doctor or midwife and based on the first day of a woman's last menstruation, when a baby's birth is expected. Because the date-setting is not an exact science, the medical term for due date is EDD, or Expected Date of Delivery.





This is not for diagnosis just a rough guideline. For any further information please consult with a Health Care Professional.