Obstetrics Vocabulary

Question 1

Amniotic Fluid

Answer 1

Protective fluid contained by the amniotic sac.

Question 2

Apnea

Answer 2

Temporary cessation of breathing, especially during sleep.

Question 3

Bilirubin

Answer 3

An orange-yellow pigment formed in the liver by the breakdown of hemoglobin and excreted in bile.

Question 4

Bradycardia

Answer 4

Slow heart rate.

Question 5

Braxton Hicks Contractions

Answer 5

Intermittent weak contractions that form during labor-often referred to as false labor.

Question 6

Breast Pump

Answer 6

A hand or electronic pump used to extract milk from the breast.

Question 7

Colostrum

Answer 7

First secretions from the mothers breast after giving birth.

Question 8

Contractions

Answer 8

The movement of the uterus to help push the baby forward.

Question 9

Cervix

Answer 9

The lower part of the uterus in the human female reproductive system.

Question 10

Dilation

Answer 10

The action or condition of becoming or being made wider, larger, or more open.

Question 11

Effacement

Answer 11

Refers to a thinning of the cervix.

Question 12

False Labor

Answer 12

Abdominal Tightening with irregular intervals.

Question 13

Gravida

Answer 13

The number of times a person has been pregnant.

Question 14

Induction

Answer 14

To medically bring on labor.

Question 15

Jaundice

Answer 15

A yellow discoloration of the skin, eyes and urine.

Question 16

Preterm Labor

Answer 16

Labor starting before 37 weeks gestation.

Question 17

Para

Answer 17

The number of births (whether live or still births after 24 weeks gestation).

Question 18

RH Factor

Answer 18

Is referred to as either positive or negative, only affects pregnant women if they are negative and partner is positive.

Question 19

Cord Blood

Answer 19

Blood taken from the umbilical cord.