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a termination in pregnancy, either natural (spontaneous) or artificial (induced)

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abortion

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a substance (fetal antigen) that is present in a pregnant woman’s blood

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alpha-fetoprotein (AFP)

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test used to determine pregnancy

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AFP

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can be diagnostic of inborn errors of metabolism or fetal structural abnormalities, neural tube defects

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AFP in amniotic fluid

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absence or suppression of menstrual flow

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amenorrhea

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inner membrane of 2 fetal membranes that form the sac and contains the fetus and amniotic fluid

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amnion

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procedure in which amniotic fluid is obtained

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amniocentesis

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infusion of room temperature isotonic fluid into the urine cavity to increase fluid around the cord and prevent compression during uterine contractions

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amnioinfusion

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the protective layer inside the mother that the fetus is held in during pregnancy

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amniotic sac

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fluid surrounding the fetus derived primarily of maternal serum and fetal urine

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amniotic fluid

- normal amount of AF is 10 cm or greater

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amniotomy

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artificial rupture of membranes (AROM) to promote labor

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antenatal/antepartum

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period occurring before birth

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bacterial infection of the vagina

fishy odor, thin white or clear discharge

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bacterial vaginosis (BV)

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NST plus an ultrasound that permits detailed physical and physiological characteristics of the fetus to determine fetal wellbeing

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biophysical profile (BPP)

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where the baby is naturally born

consisting of the vagina and the lower part of the uterus

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birth canal

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any practice of preventing pregnancy

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birth control

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breastfeeding

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the process of feeding an infant from a mother’s breast

- pure breastfeeding (no other foods) is recommended for infants 0-6 months

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caesarean section

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a surgical procedure used to deliver babies when a natural birth is impractical or potentially dangerous to the mother or infant

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the opening in the cervix into the uterus

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cervical os

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elongated tube structure in the bottom part of the uterus

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cervix

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fetal membrane closest to the intrauterine wall

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chorion

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any kind of birth control that specifically applies to preventing pregnancy in the face of sexual intercourse

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contraception

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a stage of birth when the fetus’ head is visible

occurs immediately before the fetus is born

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crowning

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the process through which the doctor, nurse, and/or midwife helps birth the baby

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delivery

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pain right before or during menstruation
dysmenorrhea
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a pregnancy that occurs somewhere other than the uterus | can cause serious harm to the mother if left untreated
ectopic pregnancy)
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EDD EDB EDC
expected date of delivery expected date of birth estimated date of confinement (when the birth of the infant is expected)
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a condition that occurs when the endometrium is found outside the uterus (can lead to pain and heavy bleeding)
endometriosis
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the layer that lines the uterus - is made of mucus and fills with blood and nutrients during the menstrual cycle - its shedding leads to the menstrual period
endometrium
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a cut made in the mother's perineum that allows the baby to be born with minimal complications
episiotomy
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section between the vagina and anus
perineum
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fetal well-being
determination that the fetus is growing appropriately physically and physiologically
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an unborn baby that is still developing in the mother's body
fetus
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FH
fetal heart
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FM
fetal movement
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the top of the uterus
fundus
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helps assess the growth and development of the fetus and how many weeks it's been growing (noninvasive)
fundus measurements
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length of pregnancy
gestation | usually 40 weeks in humans
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gravida
a woman who is pregnant
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gravidity
pregnancy
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a doctor specializing in women's health
gynecologist
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abnormal condition of pregnancy characterized by excessive vomiting
hyperemesis gravidarum
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a surgical procedure used to remove all or part of the uterus
hysterectomy
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a newborn infant 1 month to 12 months of age
infant
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an inability to get pregnant and maintain the fetus to birth
infertility
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intrapartum
period during delivery
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the process of birthing the fetus | cervical change with regular contractions
labor | true labor is with cervical change
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LMP
last menstrual period
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this date is asked of the mother and helps determine when she became pregnant and the expected date of delivery
first day of your last menstrual period
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a medical examination of the breasts
mammogram
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a surgical procedure to remove part or all of the breasts | can be done to prevent a disease or after disease has developed
mastectomy
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the period in a woman's life when the menstrual period ceases and her body undergoes various hormonal changes (must be at least 12 months with no bleeding)
menopause
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menstrual cycle
the cycle of menstruation, shedding of the uterine lining, and reformation of the uterine lining
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the process women experience when she discharges blood and other material from the uterus when she is not pregnant
menstruation
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midwife
a trained professional who helps a woman deliver her baby
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a natural termination of pregnancy
miscarriage
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the tendency for some pregnant women to feel sick in the morning (hyperemesis gravidarum if severe)
morning sickness
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multigravida or multip
describing a woman who has been pregnant before, including miscarriages and abortions that did not lead to giving birth
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multipara
describing a woman who has given birth before; does not include miscarriages and abortions that did not lead to giving birth
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NAD
nothing abnormal detected/no abnormalities detected | meaning that the fetus appears to be developing normally
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in the period right from birth to 1 month
neonatal
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NST
non stress tests-evaluation of fetal response (FHR) to fetal movement (uterine contractions or stimulation)
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a doctor specializing in pregnant women and pregnancy
obstetrician
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the position of the fetus when the face is towards your spine
occipital anterior
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the position of the fetus when the face is towards your belly button
occipital posterior
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the female organs that hold unfertilized eggs
ovary
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the ability of the doctor, midwife, or nurse to feel the baby's movement by touching the mother's stomach
palpation
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a test that is part of a screening process for cervical cancer
pap smear
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parity/para
the number of pregnancies in which the fetus has reached 20 weeks gestation (Para = delivery)
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PIH
pregnancy-induced hypertension (if not managed, the HTN may persist after birth)
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the organ through which the mother provides nutrition to the fetus and helps remove waste products during pregnancy (has a protective effect to the unborn baby)
placenta
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premature separation of the placenta from the uterine wall
placenta abruption/abruptio placentae
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an unusual placenta adherence, usually in the myometrium | associated with attachment to other organs like the bladder
placenta accreta
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placenta is implanted in the lower uterine segment close or covering the cervical os
placenta previa
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period after the birth of the baby
postpartum/postnatal
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post term
a baby that is born past 42 weeks gestation
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premature
a baby that is born before its due date and may be more vulnerable to different diseases or health problems
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premature PROM
premature rupture of membranes before 37.0 weeks of gestation
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preterm
a premature baby between 20.7 - 36.6 weeks of gestation
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primigravida
describing a woman who has not been pregnant before, including miscarriages and abortions that did not lead to giving birth
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primipara
describing a woman who has not given birth before | does NOT include miscarriages and abortions that did not lead to giving birth
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PROM
premature rupture of membranes (before the onset of labor)
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breaking of the bag of water
rupture of membranes
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the contact between the infant and the mother of skin to skin right after birth
skin-to-skin | this type of contact is said to improve the health of both the mother and the baby
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stillbirth
when a baby is born dead
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term
at or greater than 37.0 weeks gestation
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trimesters
the determination of the length of pregnancy is broken-down by weeks 0-13 (1st trimester), 14-26 (2nd trimester), 27-40 (3rd trimester)
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a scan that is used for pregnant women to allow them to see their fetus during checkups
ultrasound
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the cord that connects the placenta and the fetus
umbilical cord
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the organ in the mother in which the fetus grows
uterus
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the capability of living outside the womb
viability book: 22-25 weeks gestation WHO: 20 weeks of fetal life (22 weeks amenorrhea)
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another term for the uterus, usually referring to during pregnancy
womb
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ANA
american nurses association
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AWHONN
association of women's health, obstetric and neonatal nurses
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ACOG
american academy of obstetrics and gynecologists

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