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Unit 23 Flashcards

1
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expecting

A

waiting for a baby to be born

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2
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anticipation

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an excited feeling that something good is about to happen

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3
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characteristics

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particular features and behaviour that someone has

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4
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outcomes

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likely results of something

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5
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pregnant

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having a baby growing inside her

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due date

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date the baby is expected to be born

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maternity leave

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a period of time in which a woman is legally allowed to be away from her job in the weeks before and after she gives birth

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8
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morning sickness

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the feeling of wanting to be sick, usually felt by some women during the first months of pregnancy

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9
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broody

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feeling like you want to have a baby

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10
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hearing the pitter patter of tiny feet very soon

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pregnant (feet)

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11
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to have a bun in the oven

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pregnant (oven)

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12
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to be in the family way

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pregnant (way)

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13
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to carry one’s child

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pregnant (carry)

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14
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kick

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the act of hitting something with your foot

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15
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wrist

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the bit of your body that joins your arm to your hand

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16
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knee

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the joint between your upper and lower leg

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knight

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horseman

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18
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elbow

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the part in the middle of the arm where it bends, or the part of a piece of clothing that covers this area:

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thumb

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the short, thick finger on the side of your hand

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20
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ladder

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a thing that you climb up when you want to reach a high place, with two long pieces joined together by shorter pieces

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21
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a pulled muscle

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strain

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22
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circulation

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movement of blood through the body

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23
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bump

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(here) large belly containing the baby

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24
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go into labour

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start giving birth

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25
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nap

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little sleep

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26
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away on business

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staying away from home for work reasons

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27
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waters break

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the first sign you are giving birth

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28
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breastfeeding

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feed a baby with milk from the breast

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29
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look after

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take care off

30
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kettle

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a metal or plastic container used for boiling water

31
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parents-to-be

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people who will soon become mothers or fathers

32
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ginger

A

dark orange in colour

33
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fantastic

A

very good

34
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runs in my family

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a quality that many people in the family have

35
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takes after

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is similar to an older relative

36
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natural skills

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things someone quickly becomes good at

37
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call him after (someone)

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give him the same name as another person in honour of them

38
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due

A

expected to give birth

39
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not their place

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not the right thing for them to be there

40
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maternity unit

A

the department in a hospital where babies are born

41
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the delivery

A

the process of giving birth

42
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National Health Service

A

system of health care in the UK which provides free medical treatment for all

43
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established

A

started

44
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moral support

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help and encouragement

45
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to play an increasing role

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to become more involved

46
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midwives

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nurses who specialise in looking after women who are having babies

47
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a big impact

A

an important influence

48
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bond

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strong connection

49
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squeamish

A

unhappy and uncomfortable when seeing blood

50
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reputation

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a common opinion that people have about something that may or may not be true

51
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coal

A

black rock that burns

52
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craved

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had a very strong desire to eat

53
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stout

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a type of black beer

54
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barley

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a plant grown for its grain - used for making food and drinks

55
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nutrients

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substances people need to eat to be healthy and grow

56
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developed countries

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those with advanced economies e.g. Singapore, France, the US

57
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labour

A

the process of giving birth

58
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epidural

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an injection that reduces pain

59
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delivery

A

the act of giving birth

60
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prenatal

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before birth; during pregnancy

61
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check-ups

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medical examinations to find any problems

62
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allowance

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an amount of money given for a specific reason

63
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covered

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provided for; protected

64
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taxpayer-funded

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paid for by people who pay tax

65
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subsidies

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money paid by the government towards certain costs

66
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expatriates

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people living in a country that is not their own

67
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medical insurance

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a system where people pay a regular fee to an organisation that then pays their medical bills

68
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universal health coverage

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a system that gives medical care to everyone

69
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contributions

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regular payments towards the cost of something

70
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uniform

A

not changing; the same for all people

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