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Abruptio Placenta (Placental Abruption)

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The placenta has started to separate from the uterine wall before the baby is born.

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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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APGAR

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A measurement of the newborn’s response to birth and life outside the womb. The ratings, APGAR, are based on:
Appearance (color),
Pulse (heartbeat),
Grimace (reflex),
Activity (muscle tone),
Respiration (breathing).
The scores, which are taken at 1 and 5 minutes following birth, ranging from 1 to 10.

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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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The baby is too large to safely pass through the mother’s pelvis.

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Cervidil

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A medication used to ripen the cervix before induction.

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Cesarean

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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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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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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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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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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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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 head.

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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
When the baby drops in preparation for delivery (engagement).
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Meconium
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
A specialist who cares for newborns.
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NICU Acronym standing for
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
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Nubain
Synthetic narcotic pain reliever commonly used in labor and delivery.
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Oxytocin
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
The muscle and tissue between the vagina and the rectum.
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Phenergan
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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Placenta Previa
When the placenta partially or completely covers the cervix.
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Posterior
The baby is in a face-up position during delivery. Normal presentation is anterior (face-down).
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Postpartum
The period after childbirth.
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Post-Term
Pregnancy lasting more than 42 weeks.
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Preterm
Babies born earlier than 37 weeks.
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Prostaglandin Cream
Medication used to ripen the cervix before induction.
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Ruptured Membranes
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
An instrument used to open the vagina slightly wider so the cervix can be seen more easily.
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Timing Contractions
Contractions are measured from the beginning of one contraction until the beginning of the next contraction.
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Transverse
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
The cord that transports blood, oxygen, and nutrients to the baby from the placenta.
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Vacuum Extractor
Instrument that attaches to the baby’s head and helps guide it out of the birth canal during delivery.
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amniotic sac
the sac around the baby inside the uterus
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anaesthetic
a drug that gives total or partial loss of sensation of a part or the whole of the body
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antenatal
a term that means ‘before birth’ (alternative terms are ‘prenatal’ and ‘antepartum’)
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antepartum haemorrhage
bleeding from the vagina during pregnancy
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gestation
the length of time (in days or weeks) that a baby is in the uterus
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haemorrhage
excessive bleeding
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in utero
a term that means ‘inside the uterus’
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low birthweight
when a baby weighs less than 2,500 grams at birth
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meconium
a tar-like substance passed by a baby as their first poo. Passing meconium before birth may be a sign of fetal distress
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neonatal period
the time from a baby’s birth to four weeks of age
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Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
a unit in the hospital for babies who need a high level of special medical care
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neonate
a newborn baby, up to four weeks of age
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newborn
a baby between birth and four weeks old
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ovum
a human egg
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perineal haematoma
a collection of blood, resembling a bruise, in the area between the vagina and the anus
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perineum
the area between the vagina and anus
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postnatal
a term meaning ‘after birth’ (alternative terms are ‘post-birth’ and ‘postpartum’)
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postpartum haemorrhage
when a woman loses more than 500 ml of blood after birth
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premature
when a baby is born before 37 weeks gestation
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prenatal
a term meaning ‘before birth’ (alternative terms are ‘antenatal’ and ‘antepartum’)
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second-degree tear
a tear of the perineum involving both skin and muscles, but not the anus. Second-degree tears often require stitches
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second-stage labour
the time from the complete dilation of the cervix (10 cm) to the birth
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second trimester
the time from 14 weeks to 26 weeks of pregnancy
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special care nursery (SCN)
a unit in a hospital for babies who need special medical care
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spina bifida
a birth defect that occurs during the first month of pregnancy when a baby’s backbone does not fully close, leaving part of the spinal cord exposed. Spina bifida cannot be cured, but a range of treatments and management options is available
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spontaneous labour
when labour starts by itself (without medical help)
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stillbirth
the death of a baby after 20 weeks’ gestation but before birth
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third- or fourth-degree tear
a severe tear of the perineum involving the skin, muscles and anus. Stitches are used to repair these tears
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third-stage labour
the time from the birth of the baby to the birth of the placenta
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third trimester
the time from 26 weeks of pregnancy onwards
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trimester
a time span of three months during pregnancy, each marked by different phases of fetal development
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ultrasound
a scan of a woman’s uterus (womb) and baby during pregnancy umbilical cord – the cord that connects the baby to the placenta, allowing nutrients (vitamins and minerals) and oxygen to be carried from the woman to her baby
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vacuum cap or ventouse
a suction cap that is sometimes used during birth to help to pull the baby out of the birth canal
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VBAC (vaginal birth after caesarean)
when a woman has a vaginal birth after having had one or more previous caesarean sections
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viable pregnancy
a pregnancy that is likely to continue to full term
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walking epidural
an epidural that may still enable the woman to walk
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waters
the amniotic fluid that surrounds an unborn baby inside the uterus (see ‘amniotic fluid’)
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What is BART?
Basic resuscitation training
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BLS stands for
Basic Life Support. It is simply another term for CPR

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