Chapter 8 Nursing Care of the Family During Pregnancy VOCAB Flashcards
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Abruptio placentae
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The detachment of part or all of a normally implanted placenta from the uterus before the birth of the infant
2
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Birth plan
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A plan describing a couple’s preferences for their birth experience.
3
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Couvade syndrome
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Pregnancy-related ritual or a cluster of symptoms experienced by some prospective fathers during pregnancy and childbirth.
4
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Human trafficking
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Coercion or deception of individuals (usually women and children) to perform commercial sex acts or forced labor.
5
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Nägele’s rule
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Method for calculating the estimated date of birth (EDB) or “due date”. Also called Naegele’s rule.
