Key Concepts in Reproductive Health and Childbirth

Abstinence

No sexual activity.

Consent

Freely given, enthusiastic agreement.

Menstrual Cycle

Monthly uterine lining shedding, egg release, and preparation for pregnancy.

Ovulation

Egg release from ovary.

IUD vs. Pill

IUD: Uterine device; Pill: Oral hormone.

Birth Control Effectiveness

Varies; IUDs highly effective, Pill less so.

Child's Gender

Determined by father's sperm (X or Y chromosome).

Identical Twins

One egg, one sperm, splitting embryo.

Fraternal Twins

Two eggs, two sperm.

C-Section

Surgical baby delivery.

Natural Birth

Vaginal delivery without interventions.

Childbirth Stages

Labor, delivery, afterbirth.

Postpartum Depression

Post-birth mood disorder.

Circumcision/Uncircumcision

Religious, cultural, or personal choice.

STD

Sexually Transmitted Disease.

STI

Sexually Transmitted Infection.

STD Categories

Viral, bacterial, parasitic.

Examples of STDs

HIV, herpes, chlamydia, gonorrhea, etc.