P2 - Lecture Twin Pregnancy JW Multiples Intrapartum and Postpartum 11 March 202

Intrapartum care

Care provided to a woman during labor until the baby is born.

Postpartum care

Care provided to a mother and her newborn after childbirth.

Breech presentation

Fetal position in which the buttocks or feet are positioned to be delivered first.

Vaginal birth

A birth in which the baby is delivered through the vaginal canal.

Caesarian section

Surgical procedure to deliver a baby through the abdomen.

Twin A and Twin B

Terms used to differentiate between the first and second born twins.

CTG (Cardiotocography)

A technical means of recording the fetal heartbeat and the uterine contractions during pregnancy.

Epidural

A form of pain relief used during labor, involving an injection in the lower back.

Foetal surveillance

Monitoring of the fetus's condition during labor to detect any issues.

Neonatal unit

A specialized area of a hospital where premature or ill newborns receive care.

Oxytocin infusion

Use of the hormone oxytocin to induce or augment labor.

Apgar score

A quick test performed on a newborn baby to assess their physical condition.

Cord blood gases

Tests performed on blood taken from the umbilical cord to assess the baby's health.

Postnatal care

Care provided to the mother and newborn immediately following delivery and for several weeks afterward.

Embryogenesis

The process of development of embryos from fertilization to the end of the eighth week of gestation.

Hypertension

A condition characterized by excessively high blood pressure, typically defined as a systolic pressure of 130 mmHg or higher or diastolic pressure of 80 mmHg or higher.

Hypotension

A condition of abnormally low blood pressure, typically defined as a systolic pressure of less than 90 mmHg or a diastolic pressure of less than 60 mmHg.

Stage 1 Hypertension

Blood pressure ranging from 130-139 mmHg systolic or 80-89 mmHg diastolic.

Stage 2 Hypertension

Blood pressure of 140 mmHg or higher systolic or 90 mmHg or higher diastolic.

Primary Hypertension

A type of hypertension with no identifiable cause, often associated with lifestyle factors.

Secondary Hypertension

High blood pressure that results from an underlying condition or medication.

Orthostatic Hypotension

A form of low blood pressure that occurs when standing up from sitting or lying down.

Severe Hypertension

Life-threatening high blood pressure exceeding 180/120 mmHg that requires immediate medical attention.

Chronic Hypertension

Consistently high blood pressure that persists over time, often requiring ongoing management.

Acute Hypotension

A sudden drop in blood pressure, potentially leading to shock and requiring immediate intervention.