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Ovulation
The phase in the menstrual cycle where an ovary releases an egg, characterized by discharge that is slippery and stretchy.
Epidural
A type of regional anesthesia used during labor to manage pain, monitored alongside the mother's blood pressure and fetal heart rate.
Gravida/Para
Terms used to describe the number of pregnancies (gravida) and live births (para) a woman has experienced.
Ectopic pregnancy
A pregnancy that occurs outside the uterus, typically in a fallopian tube, which can cause various signs and symptoms including abdominal pain.
Colostrum
The first form of milk produced by the mammary glands after giving birth, rich in antibodies.
Lie
The orientation of the fetal body in relation to the mother's body, which can be parallel, perpendicular, or oblique.
Attitude
The relationship of the fetal parts to each other, including positions like vertex, military, brow, or face.
Breech positioning
A fetal position where the baby is positioned feet or buttocks first in the birth canal.
Cholasma
A skin condition characterized by brown patches, often occurring during pregnancy.
Supine hypotension syndrome
A condition that can occur when a pregnant woman lies flat on her back, causing compression of veins and a drop in blood pressure.
Hyperemesis Gravidarum
A severe form of pregnancy-related nausea and vomiting, which may require medical treatment.
Nagele’s rule
A method for estimating the due date of a pregnancy, calculated by adding one year, subtracting three months, and adding seven days to the first day of the last menstrual period.
Uterine atony
A condition characterized by the failure of the uterus to contract effectively after childbirth, which can lead to excessive bleeding.
Engorgement
A condition where the breasts become overly full of milk, often causing discomfort.
Stages of labor
Phases of childbirth, including stage 1 (dilation), stage 2 (delivery), stage 3 (placenta delivery), and stage 4 (postpartum recovery).
TORCH
An acronym for a group of infections that can affect pregnancy: Toxoplasmosis, Other, Rubella, Cytomegalovirus, and Herpes.
Abruptio placentae
A serious condition where the placenta detaches from the uterus before delivery, potentially leading to severe complications.
Placenta previa
A condition where the placenta partially or totally covers the cervix, which can lead to bleeding during pregnancy.
Sitz bath
A warm water bath used to soothe discomfort in the lower body, especially after childbirth.
Hydatidiform mole
An abnormal growth of trophoblastic tissue, which may lead to complications in pregnancy.
Breast structure
The anatomical features of the breast, including tubercles of Montgomery, Cooper's ligaments, alveolus, and lactiferous ducts.
Male reproductive organs
Organs involved in male reproduction, including testes, epididymis, vas deferens, seminal vesicle, prostate, urethra, and Cowper’s glands.
Newborn Assessment
A series of evaluations performed on a newborn to ensure health, including measurements of height, weight, and head circumference.
Vitamin K
A vitamin given to newborns to prevent bleeding disorders.