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Maternal Vocab. Flashcards

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1
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A termination of pregnancy, either natural (spontaneous) or artificial (induced)

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Abortion

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a substance (fetal antigen) that is present in a pregnant woman’s blood; test for AFP are used to determine pregnancy. AFP in amniotic fluid can be diagnostic of inborn errors of metabolism or fetal structural anomalies, neural tub defects.

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Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP)

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Absence or suppression of menstrual flow

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Amenorrhea

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Inner membrane of 2 fetal membranes that form the stupid auto correct and contains the fetus and amniotic fluid

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Amnion

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Procedure in which amniotic fluid is obtained

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Amniocentesis

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infusion of room temp isotonic fluid into the uterine cavity to increase fluid around the cord and prevent compression during uterine contractions.

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Aminoinfusion

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The protective layer inside the mother that the fetus is held in during pregnancy

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Amniotic sac

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Fluid surrounding the fetus derived primarily of maternal serum and fetal urine. Normal amount of AF is 10 cm or greater

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Amniotic fluid

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Artificial rupture of membranes (AROM) to promote labor

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Amniotomy

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10
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Period occurring before birth

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Antenatal/Antepartum

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Bacterial infection of the vagina, fishy odor, thin white or clear discharge

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Bacterial Vaginosis (BV)

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NST plus an ultrasound that permits detailed physical and physiological characteristics of the fetus to determine fetal wellbeing

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Biophysical Profile (BPP)

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13
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where the baby is naturally born; consisting of the vagina and the lower part of the uterus

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Birth Canal

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Any practice of preventing pregnancy

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Birth Control

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The process of feeding an infant from a mothers breast; pure breastfeeding (no other foods) is recommended for infants 0-6 months

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Breastfeeding

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A surgical procedure used to deliver babies when a natural birth is impractical or potentially dangerous to the mother or infant

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Caesarean Section (C-SECTION)

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The opening in the cervix into the uterus

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Cervical OS

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18
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Elongated tube structure in the bottom part of the uterus

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Cervix

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Fetal membrane closest to the intrauterine wall

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Chorion

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20
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Any kind of birth control that specifically applies to preventing pregnancy in the face of sexual intercourse

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Contraception

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21
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A stage of giving birth when the fetus head is visible; this occurs immediately before the fetus is born

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Crowning

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The process through which the DR, nurse, and/or Midwife helps birth the baby

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Delivery

23
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Pain right before or during menstruation

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Dysmenorrhea

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A pregnancy that occurs somewhere other than the uterus, that can cause serious har to the mother if left untreated

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Ectopic Pregnancy

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Expected date of delivery; expected date of birth; estimated date of confinement; when the birth of the infant is expected

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EDD, EDB, EDC

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A condition that occurs when the endometrium is found outside the uterus; can lead to pain and heaving bleeding

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Endometriosis

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The layer that lines the uterus; it is made of mucus and fills with blood and nutrients during the menstrual cycle; its shedding leads to the menstrual period.

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Endometrium

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A cut made in the mothers perineum (the section between her vagina and anus) that allows the baby to be born with minimal complications.

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Episiotomy

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Determination that the fetus is growing appropriately physically and physiologically

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fetal-well being

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An unborn baby that is still developing in the mothers body

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Fetus

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Fetal Heart Rate

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FHR

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Fetal Movement

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FM

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the top of the uterus; the height measurement helps assess the growth and development of the fetus and how many weeks it has been growing

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Fundus

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Length of pregnancy; usually 40 weeks in humans

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Gestation

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A woman who is pregnant

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Gravida

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Pregnancy

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Gravidity

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A DR specializing in women’s health

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Gynecologist

38
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Abnormal condition of pregnancy characterized by excessive vomiting

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Hyperemesis Gravidarum

39
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A surgical procedure used to remove all or part of the uterus

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Hysterectomy

40
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A newborn from 1 month to 12 months of age

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Infant

41
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An inability to get pregnant and maintain the fetus to birth

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Infertility

42
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Period during delivery

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Intrapartum

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The process of birthing the fetus; cervical change with regular contractions

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Labor

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Last menstrual period; this date is asked of the mother and helps determine when she became pregnant, so an expected date of delivery can be determined.

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LMP

45
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A medical exam of the breast

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Mammogram

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A surgical procedure to remove part or all of the breasts; can be done to prevent a disease (such as breast cancer) or after such a disease is developed.

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Mastectomy

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The period in a woman’s life when the menstrual period ceases and her body undergoes various hormonal changes. Must be at least 12 months with no bleeding

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Menopause

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The cycle of menstruation, shedding of the uterine lining, and reformation of the uterine lining

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Menstrual Cycle

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The process that women experience when she discharges blood and other material from the uterus when she is not pregnant

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Menstruation

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Another word of menstruation, period, or cycle

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Menstrual Period

51
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A trained professional who helps a woman deliver her baby

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Midwife

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