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Ectoderm Engagement
Ectopic pregnancy Engorgement
Eczema Epidural
Effacement Epilepsy
Embryo Episiotomy
Endoderm

Engagement
(lightening): When the baby's head drops lower in the abdomen. This is a sign that the baby is starting to move into position for labour and delivery. Lightening can happen several weeks ahead of delivery or during labour itself.