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Pregnancy Terms Flashcards

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Amniotic Fluid

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This protective liquid, consisting mostly of fetal urine and water, fills the sac surrounding the fetus.

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Breech Presentation

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When the fetus is positioned head up to be born buttocks first or with one or both feet first.

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Cephalopelvic Disproportion (CPD)

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Cephalopelvic Disproportion (CPD): The baby is too large to safely pass through the mother’s pelvis

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Cervidil

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Cervidil: A medication used to ripen the cervix before induction.

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Cesarean

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Cesarean: An incision through the abdominal and uterine walls for delivery of the baby; it may be vertical or more commonly horizontal. Also called abdominal delivery; commonly called C-Section.

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Colostrum

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This is a thin, white fluid discharge from the breasts in the early stage of milk production; this is usually noticeable during the last couple weeks of pregnancy.

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Complete Breech

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Complete Breech: The baby’s buttocks are presenting at the cervix, but the legs are folded “Indian style,” making vaginal delivery difficult or impossible

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Contraction

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Contraction: The regular tightening of the uterus, working to push the baby down the birth canal

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Crowned/Crowning

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Crowned/Crowning: When the baby’s head has passed through the birth canal and the top or “crown” stays visible at the vaginal opening.

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Dilation

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Dilation: The extent to which the cervix has opened in preparation for childbirth. It is measured in centimeters, with full dilation being 10 centimeters

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Effacement

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Effacement: This refers to the thinning of the cervix in preparation for birth and is expressed in percentages. You will be 100% effaced when you begin pushing

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Engaged

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The baby’s presenting part (usually the head) has settled into the pelvic cavity, which usually happens during the last month of pregnancy

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Epidural

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A common method of anesthesia used during labor. It is inserted through a catheter which is threaded through a needle, into the epidural space near the spinal cord

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Episiotomy

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An incision made to the perineum to widen the vaginal opening for delivery

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Fetal Distress

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Condition when the baby is not receiving enough oxygen or is experiencing some other complication

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Fontanelle

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Soft spots between the unfused sections of the baby’s skull. These allow the baby’s head to compress slightly during passage through the birth canal

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Forceps

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Tong-shaped instrument that may be used to help guide the baby’s head out of the birth canal during delivery

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Frank Breech

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The baby’s buttocks are presenting at the cervix, and the baby’s legs are extended straight up to the baby’s

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Incontinence

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Inability to control excretions. Urinary incontinence can occur as the baby places heavy pressure on the bladder

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Induced Labor

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Labor is started or accelerated through intervention, such as placing prostaglandin gel on the cervix, using an IV drip of the hormone oxytocin (Pitocin), or by rupturing the membranes

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Jaundice

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condition in newborn babies reflected in yellowing of the skin. This is caused by the immature liver’s inability to process excess red blood cells.

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Labor

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Regular contractions of the uterus that result in dilation and effacement of the cervix

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Lightening

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When the baby drops in preparation for delivery (engagement)

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Meconium

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This is a greenish substance that builds up in the baby’s bowels and is generally excreted shortly after delivery

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Neonatologist

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A specialist who cares for newborns

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NICU

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Acronym standing for Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

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Nubain

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Synthetic narcotic pain reliever commonly used in labor and delivery

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Oxytocin

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Hormone secreted by the pituitary gland that stimulates contractions and the milk-eject reflex. Pitocin is the synthetic form of this hormone.

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Perineum

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The muscle and tissue between the vagina and the rectum.

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Phenergan

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A sedative administered that also controls nausea and vomiting

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Placenta: The tissue that connects the mother and fetus to transport nourishment and take away waste

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The tissue that connects the mother and fetus to transport nourishment and take away waste

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Placenta Previa

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When the placenta partially or completely covers the cervix.

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Posterior

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The baby is in a face-up position during delivery. Normal presentation is anterior (face-down)

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Postpartum

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The period after childbirth

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Post-Term

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Pregnancy lasting more than 42 weeks

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Preterm

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Babies born earlier than 37 weeks

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Prostaglandin Cream

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Medication used to ripen the cervix before induction

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Ruptured Membranes

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Usually refers to the breaking of the fluid-filled sac surrounding the baby. The fluid may come as a gush of water or as a slow leak. Slow leaks are sometimes mistaken as incontinence.

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Speculum

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An instrument used to open the vagina slightly wider so the cervix can be seen more easily

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Timing Contractions

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Contractions are measured from the beginning of one contraction until the beginning of the next contraction

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Transverse

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Baby’s body length is horizontal in the uterus. If the baby cannot be moved, it will have to be delivered by cesarean.

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Umbilical Cord

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The cord that transports blood, oxygen, and nutrients to the baby from the placenta.

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Vacuum Extractor

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Instrument that attaches to the baby’s head and helps guide it out of the birth canal during delivery

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