Female Reproductive System Terms Of Pregnancy

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-para

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Live birth

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-gravida

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Pregnancy

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Part/o, toc/o

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Labor/birth/delivery

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Abruptio placentae

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Latin, “breaking off.” Premature separation of a normally implanted placenta before full term. Occurs in only about 1% of pregnancies. However, it has a 20-40% fetal mortality rate and is a significant contributor to maternal mortality.

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Placenta previa

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Latin, “leading the way.” A placenta implanted over the cervical region of the uterus blocking the entrance to the birth canal. Occurs in less than 1% of pregnancies, but can cause significant bleeding and require a complicated delivery.

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Eclampsia

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A serious and life-threatening condition that may develop during pregnancy involving hypertension, convulsions and coma. A less severe form, preeclampsia, may develop but can be managed if identified and treated early.

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Ectopic pregnancy

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Greek, “out of place.” A pregnancy implanted anywhere outside of the uterus. The uterine tube is the most common location, also called a “tubal pregnancy.” The abdominal cavity is the least common location. Occurs in about 2% of pregnancies. When it occurs, it is a surgical emergency, because the uterine tube cannot sustain tremendous expansion like the uterus. Eventually, the uterine tube will rupture with severe, possibly fatal, hemorrhaging.