Keywords Flashcards

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Family

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A group of people who live togther who are related by marriage or blood. This includes couples who cohabit.

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Cohabitation

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Two people who are in a relationship; who are not related by blood or marriage and live together.

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3
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Divorce

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It is the legal ending of a marriage.

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Children in Care

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They are ‘looked after children’ who are taken into local authority.

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5
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Ovulation

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When a woman releases an egg from one of the ovaries, ready to be fertilised by the sperm.

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Menstruation

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When the endometrium breaks down and leaves the body in the form of a small amount of blood and cells passing out of the vagina.

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Labour

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It is the process of giving birth. There are three main stages to labour.

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Postnatal Care

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It refers to the period of days and weeks after the birth. It is the care of the mother and the baby.

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Infertility

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Being unable to conceive.

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10
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Fertility Treatment

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Medical help that is given to enable people to have children.

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