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chapter 9 Flashcards

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gamete

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mature germ cell (sperm, ovum)

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ovulation

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expulsion of a mature ovum from an ovary

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conception, fertilization

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beginning of pregnancy when sperm enters the ovum

fertilization normally occurs in uterine tubes

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zygote

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cell formed by the union of the sperm and ovum

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embryo

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unborn offspring in the stage of development from implantation of the zygote to the end of the eighth week of pregnancy

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fetus

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unborn offspring from the beginning of the ninth week of pregnancy until birth

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gestation, pregnancy

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development of a new individual from conception to birth

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gestation period

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duration of pregnancy (38-42wks)

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implantation

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embedding of the zygote in the uterine lining

7 days after fertilization

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placenta, afterbirth

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structure grows on wall of uterus during pregnancy allows for nourishment of the unborn child

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amniotic, amnionic, sac

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membraneous bag that surrounds the fetus before delivery

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chorion

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outermost layer of the fetal membrane

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amnion

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innermost layer of the fetal membrane

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amniotic, amnionic, fluid

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fluid within the amniotic sac, surrounding the fetus

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amni/o, amnion/o

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amnion, amniotic fluid

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chori/o

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chorion

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embry/o

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embryo, to be full

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fet/o, fet/i

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fetus, unborn child

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gravid/o

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pregnancy

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lact/o

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milk

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nat/o

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birth

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omphal/o

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umbilicus, navel

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par/o, part/o

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bear, give birth to, labor, childbirth

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puerperhead/o

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childbirth

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cephal/o

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head

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esophag/o

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esophagus

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pelv/o, pelv/i

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pelvic bone, pelvis

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prim/i

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first

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pseud/o

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false

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pylor/o

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pylorus

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terat/o

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malformations

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ante-, pre-

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before

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micro-

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small

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multi-

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many

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nulli-

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none

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post-

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after

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-amnios

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amnion, amniotic fluid

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-cyesis

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pregnancy

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-e

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noun suffix

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-is

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noun suffix

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-partum

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childbirth, labor

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-rrhexis

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rupture

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-tocia

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birth labor

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-um

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noun suffix

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-us

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noun suffix

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amnionitis

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inflammation of the amnion

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chorioamnionitis

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inflammation of the chorion and amnion

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choriocarcinoma

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cancerous tumor of the chorion

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dystocia

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difficult labor

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hysterorrhexis

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rupture of the uterus

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oligohydramnios

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scanty amnio water

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polyhydramnios

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much amnion water

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abortion

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termination of pregnancy by the expulsion from the uterus of an embryo before fetal viability

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abruption placenta

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premature separation of the placenta from the uterine wall

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eclampsia

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severe complication and progression of preeclampsia characterized by convulsion

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ectopic pregnancy

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pregnancy occurring outside the uterus, uterine tubes

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placenta previa

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abnormally low implantation of the placenta on the uterine wall completely or partially covering the cervix

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preeclampsia

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abnormal condition encountered during pregnancy or shortly after delivery
characterized by high blood pressure, edema, proteinuria

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microcephalus

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fetus with a very small head

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omphalitis

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inflammation of the umbilicus

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omphalocele

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herniation at the umbilicus

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pyloric stenosis

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narrowing pertaining to the pyloric sphincter

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tracheoesophageal fistula

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abnormal passageway pertaining to the esophagus and the trachea

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cleft lip and palate

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congenital split of the lip and the roof of the mouth

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down syndrome

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genetic condition characterized by varying degrees of mental retardation and multiple defects

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erythroblastosis fetalis

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condition of the newborn characterized by hemolysis of erythrocytes
caused by incompatibility of mother and infant blood

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esophageal atresia

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congenital absence of part of the esophagus

food cant pass from babys mouth to stomach

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fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS)

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condition caused by excessive alcohol consumption by the mother during pregnancy
causes birth defects, malformations

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gastroschisis

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congenital fissure of the abdominal wall not at the umbilicus

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respiratory distress syndrome (RDS)

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respiratory complication in the newborn(esp premature infant)

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spina bifida

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congenital defect in the vertebral column caused by the failure of the vertebral arch to close

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amniotomy

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incision into the amnion

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episiotomy

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incision of the vulva

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pelvic sonography

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pertaining to the pelvis, process of recording sound to evaluate the fetus and pregnancy

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amniocentesis

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surgical puncture to aspirate amniotic fluid

assessment of fetal health and maturity

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amnioscope

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instrument used for visual examination of the amniotic fluid (and fetus)

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amnioscopy

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visual examination of amniotic fluid (and fetus)

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amniochorial

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pertaining to the amnion and chorion

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amniorrhea

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discharge (escape) of amniotic fluid

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amniorrhexis

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rupture of the amnion

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antepartum

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before childbirth

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embryogenic

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producing an embryo

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embryoid

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resembling an embryo

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fetal

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pertaining to fetus

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gravida

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pregnant

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gravidopuerperal

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pertaining to pregnancy and childbirth

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intrapartum

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within (during) labor and childbirth

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lactic

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pertaining to milk

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lactogenic

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producing milk (by stimulation)

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lactorrhea

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(spontaneous) discharge of milk

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multigravida

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many pregnancies

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multipara (multip)

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many births

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natal

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pertaining to birth

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neonate

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new birth

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neonatologist

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physician who studies and treats disorders of newborns

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neonatology

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study of the newborn

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nulligravida

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no pregnancies

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nullipara

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no births

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para

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birth

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postnatal

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pertaining to afterbirth (reference to newborn)

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postpartum

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after childbirth (reference to mother)

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prenatal

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pertaining to before birth (reference to newborn)

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primigravida

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first pregnancy

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primipara (primip)

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first birth

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pseudocyesis

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false pregnancy

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puerpera

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childbirth

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puerperal

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pertaining to (immediately after) childbirth

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teratogen

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any agent producing malformations (in developing embryo)

include: chemical and environmental factors

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teratology

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study of malformations (caused by teratogens)

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breech presentation

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birth position (butt, feet, knees emerge first)

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cephalic presentation

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birth position (any part of head emerges first) most common

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cesarean section (CS, C-section)

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birth of a baby through an incision in the mothers abdomen and uterus

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colostrum

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thin, milky fluid secreted by the breast during pregnancy and during the first days after birth before lactation begins

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congenital anomaly

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abnormality present at birth

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in vitro fertilization (IVF)

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method of fertilizing human ova outside the body and placing the zygote into the uterus

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lactation

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the secretion of milk

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lochia

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vaginal discharge after childbirth

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meconium

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first stool of the newborn (greenish-black)

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midwife

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individual who practices midwifery

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midwifery

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the practice of assisting in childbirth

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obstetrician

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physician who specializes in obstetrics

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obstetrics (OB)

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medical specialty dealing with pregnancy, childbirth, puerperium

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parturition

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act of giving birth

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premature infant

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infant born before completing 37 weeks of gestatation

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puerperium

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period from delivery until the reproductive organs return to normal (6wks)

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quickening

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the first feeling of movement of the fetus in utero by the pregnant woman (16-20wks)

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stillborn

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born dead

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CS, C-section

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cesarean section

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DOB

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date of birth

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EDD

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expected date of delivery

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FAS

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fetal alcohol syndrome

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IVF

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in vitro fertilization

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LMP

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last menstrual period

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multip

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multipara

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NB

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newborn

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OB

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obstetrics

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primip

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primipara

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RDS

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respiratory distress syndrome

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VBAC

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vaginal birth after cesarean section

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