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Cephalic presentation
When the baby is in the 'head down' position
Episiotomy
Process of cutting the vulva
Apgar score
Assessment of infants after delivery. Stands for appearance, pulse, grimace, activity and respiration.
Prepuce
The fold of skin covering the tip of the penis; or foreskin.
Lactation
Mammary glands secrete milk.
HCG
Hormone found in urine that is only present in pregnant women since it is produced by the placenta.
Zygote
The stage of development from fertilization and implantation up to two weeks. The zygote becomes an embryo after.
Left inguinal region
Lower left abdominal region
Ectopic pregnancy
Implantation of the fertilized egg in any site other than the normal uterine location
Placenta previa
Implantation of the placenta over the cervical opening in the lower region of the uterus. A c-section must be performed unless the placenta moves up as the baby grows.
Amniocentesis
A long needle is used to puncture the amniotic sac to remove amniotic fluid to test the baby for genetic conditions.
Preeclampsia
Associated with pregnancy and marked by high blood pressure, proteinuria, headache, and edema
Eclampsia
Seizures that occur during pregnancy or shortly after birth.
Gravida 2, para 1
Pregnant twice, gave birth once (medical history)
Lower center abdominal region
Hypogastric region
Menorrhagia
Heavy menstrual periods
Endometriosis
Tissue from the lining of the uterus is located outside of the uterus.
Endometrium
Thick layer inside of the uterus which builds up once a month in order to support a fertilized ovum.
Progesterone
A hormone produced in the corpus luteum every month and placenta. It prepares the endometrium for the potential of pregnancy after ovulation. It is the basis for most birth control pills.
Laparoscopy
Less invasive surgery using small incisions and an internal camera. This surgery can be performed if a woman wishes to become pregnant.
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
Inflammation and infection of organs in the pelvic region. Bacterial infections (chlamydia and gonorrhea) lead to salpingitis, oophoritis, endometritis in this sexually transmitted condition.
Ovarian cancer
Malignant tumor of the ovary
Cervical cancer
Human papillomavirus is the cause; dysplasia and CIS are early and localized forms of the condition
Endometrial cancer
Postmenopausal bleeding is the most common symptom; hysterectomy with bilateral salpingooophorectomy can be curative if malignancy is confined to the uterus
Abruptio placentae
Premature separation of the implanted placenta
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