Ch. 7 vocab

Certified Nurse-midwife

a nurse who has special training in delivering babies during low-risk pregnancies

Family and medical leave act

a law that protects the rights of qualified employees to take unpaid leave for various family related reasons.

labor

The process that moves the baby out of the mother’s body

lamaze method

the mother is trained to use breathing to keep her mind off the pain.

maternity leave

The time a woman takes off for birth or adoption

natural childbirth

childbirth without pain medications

Pregnancy discrimination act

a law that protects the rights of pregnant women who work

pregnancy leave

taking leave if a mother-to-be cannot work for part of or all of pregnancy due to health issues

bonding

developing a feeling of affection

breech birth position

the baby’s feet, legs or buttocks emerge first.

cesarean section

The mother’s abdomen and uterus are surgically opened and the baby is removed

contraction

the tightening or shortening of a muscle

dilation

The opening of the cervix

episiotomy

an incision made to widen the birth canal and prevent tearing.

forceps

a curved instrument that fits around the baby’s head.

hysterectomy

The surgical removal of the uterus.

lightening

a change in the baby’s position

vacuum extraction

suction is used to attach a cup like device around the baby’s head to help them down the birth canal

anemia

the level of red blood cells is too low

Apgar test

checks the baby’s pulse, breathing rate, muscle tone, and skin color

brazelton scale

a test doctors use to test babies from birth to two months

jaundice

a liver condition that makes skin appear yellow

neonatal intensive care unit

the section of a hospital for high risk babies where they receive special care and treatment.

pediatrician

a doctor who cares for infants, children, and teens.

well-baby checkups

a routine medical visit in which the doctor examines the baby for good signs of growth and development

baby blues

mild postpartum mood disorder

Paternal postpartum depression

fathers experiencing ppd

perinatal depression

newer term for depression after pregnancy

postpartum care

the care a mother receives during the 6-8 weeks following birth

postpartum depression

a serious form of depression that occurs less frequently than baby blues

postpartum mood disorder

a mental health condition characterized by feelings of sadness, guilt, or depression

postpartum psychosis

a rare and extreme mental illness

neonate

a baby from birth to 1 month

neonatology

a branch of medicine concerned with newborns

paternity leave

Time off (usually unpaid) for a set period after a Childs birth or adoption