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1
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a termination in 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

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alpha-fetoprotein (AFP)

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3
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test used to determine pregnancy

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AFP

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4
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can be diagnostic of inborn errors of metabolism or fetal structural abnormalities, neural tube defects

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AFP in amniotic fluid

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5
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absence or suppression of menstrual flow

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amenorrhea

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6
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inner membrane of 2 fetal membranes that form the sac and contains the fetus and amniotic fluid

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amnion

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7
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procedure in which amniotic fluid is obtained

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amniocentesis

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8
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infusion of room temperature isotonic fluid into the urine cavity to increase fluid around the cord and prevent compression during uterine contractions

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amnioinfusion

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9
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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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10
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fluid surrounding the fetus derived primarily of maternal serum and fetal urine

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amniotic fluid

- normal amount of AF is 10 cm or greater

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11
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amniotomy

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artificial rupture of membranes (AROM) to promote labor

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12
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antenatal/antepartum

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period occurring before birth

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13
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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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14
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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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15
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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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16
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any practice of preventing pregnancy

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birth control

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17
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breastfeeding

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the process of feeding an infant from a mother’s breast

- pure breastfeeding (no other foods) is recommended for infants 0-6 months

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18
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caesarean section

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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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19
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the opening in the cervix into the uterus

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cervical os

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20
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elongated tube structure in the bottom part of the uterus

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cervix

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21
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fetal membrane closest to the intrauterine wall

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chorion

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22
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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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23
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a stage of birth when the fetus’ head is visible

occurs immediately before the fetus is born

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crowning

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24
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the process through which the doctor, nurse, and/or midwife helps birth the baby

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delivery

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25
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pain right before or during menstruation

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dysmenorrhea

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26
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a pregnancy that occurs somewhere other than the uterus

can cause serious harm to the mother if left untreated

A

ectopic pregnancy)

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27
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EDD
EDB
EDC

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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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28
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a condition that occurs when the endometrium is found outside the uterus
(can lead to pain and heavy bleeding)

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endometriosis

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29
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the layer that lines the uterus

  • is made of mucus and fills with blood and nutrients during the menstrual cycle
  • its shedding leads to the menstrual period
A

endometrium

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30
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a cut made in the mother’s perineum that allows the baby to be born with minimal complications

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episiotomy

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31
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section between the vagina and anus

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perineum

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32
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fetal well-being

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determination that the fetus is growing appropriately physically and physiologically

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33
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an unborn baby that is still developing in the mother’s body

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fetus

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34
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FH

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fetal heart

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35
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FM

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fetal movement

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36
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the top of the uterus

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fundus

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37
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helps assess the growth and development of the fetus and how many weeks it’s been growing (noninvasive)

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fundus measurements

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38
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length of pregnancy

A

gestation

usually 40 weeks in humans

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39
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gravida

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a woman who is pregnant

40
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gravidity

41
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a doctor specializing in women’s health

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gynecologist

42
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abnormal condition of pregnancy characterized by excessive vomiting

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hyperemesis gravidarum

43
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a surgical procedure used to remove all or part of the uterus

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hysterectomy

44
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a newborn infant 1 month to 12 months of age

45
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an inability to get pregnant and maintain the fetus to birth

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infertility

46
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intrapartum

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period during delivery

47
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the process of birthing the fetus

cervical change with regular contractions

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labor

true labor is with cervical change

48
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LMP

A

last menstrual period

49
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this date is asked of the mother and helps determine when she became pregnant and the expected date of delivery

A

first day of your last menstrual period

50
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a medical examination of the breasts

51
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a surgical procedure to remove part or all of the breasts

can be done to prevent a disease or after disease has developed

A

mastectomy

52
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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)

53
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menstrual cycle

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

54
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the process women experience when she discharges blood and other material from the uterus when she is not pregnant

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menstruation

55
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midwife

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a trained professional who helps a woman deliver her baby

56
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a natural termination of pregnancy

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miscarriage

57
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the tendency for some pregnant women to feel sick in the morning (hyperemesis gravidarum if severe)

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morning sickness

58
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multigravida or multip

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describing a woman who has been pregnant before, including miscarriages and abortions that did not lead to giving birth

59
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multipara

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describing a woman who has given birth before; does not include miscarriages and abortions that did not lead to giving birth

60
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NAD

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nothing abnormal detected/no abnormalities detected

meaning that the fetus appears to be developing normally

61
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in the period right from birth to 1 month

62
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NST

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non stress tests-evaluation of fetal response (FHR) to fetal movement
(uterine contractions or stimulation)

63
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a doctor specializing in pregnant women and pregnancy

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obstetrician

64
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the position of the fetus when the face is towards your spine

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occipital anterior

65
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the position of the fetus when the face is towards your belly button

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occipital posterior

66
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the female organs that hold unfertilized eggs

67
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the ability of the doctor, midwife, or nurse to feel the baby’s movement by touching the mother’s stomach

68
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a test that is part of a screening process for cervical cancer

69
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parity/para

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the number of pregnancies in which the fetus has reached 20 weeks gestation
(Para = delivery)

70
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PIH

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pregnancy-induced hypertension (if not managed, the HTN may persist after birth)

71
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the organ through which the mother provides nutrition to the fetus and helps remove waste products during pregnancy
(has a protective effect to the unborn baby)

72
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premature separation of the placenta from the uterine wall

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placenta abruption/abruptio placentae

73
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an unusual placenta adherence, usually in the myometrium

associated with attachment to other organs like the bladder

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placenta accreta

74
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placenta is implanted in the lower uterine segment close or covering the cervical os

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placenta previa

75
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period after the birth of the baby

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postpartum/postnatal

76
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post term

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a baby that is born past 42 weeks gestation

77
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premature

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a baby that is born before its due date and may be more vulnerable to different diseases or health problems

78
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premature PROM

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premature rupture of membranes before 37.0 weeks of gestation

79
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preterm

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a premature baby between 20.7 - 36.6 weeks of gestation

80
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primigravida

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describing a woman who has not been pregnant before, including miscarriages and abortions that did not lead to giving birth

81
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primipara

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describing a woman who has not given birth before

does NOT include miscarriages and abortions that did not lead to giving birth

82
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PROM

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premature rupture of membranes (before the onset of labor)

83
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breaking of the bag of water

A

rupture of membranes

84
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the contact between the infant and the mother of skin to skin right after birth

A

skin-to-skin

this type of contact is said to improve the health of both the mother and the baby

85
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stillbirth

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when a baby is born dead

86
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term

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at or greater than 37.0 weeks gestation

87
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trimesters

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the determination of the length of pregnancy is broken-down by weeks 0-13 (1st trimester), 14-26 (2nd trimester), 27-40 (3rd trimester)

88
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a scan that is used for pregnant women to allow them to see their fetus during checkups

A

ultrasound

89
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the cord that connects the placenta and the fetus

A

umbilical cord

90
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the organ in the mother in which the fetus grows

91
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the capability of living outside the womb

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viability

book: 22-25 weeks gestation
WHO: 20 weeks of fetal life (22 weeks amenorrhea)

92
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another term for the uterus, usually referring to during pregnancy

93
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ANA

A

american nurses association

94
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AWHONN

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association of women’s health, obstetric and neonatal nurses

95
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ACOG

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american academy of obstetrics and gynecologists

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