Key Terms in Obstetrics and Neonatology

These flashcards cover key terms and definitions related to obstetrics and neonatology.

Pitocin is the tradename for __.

Synthetic/manmade oxytocin.

A baby weighing __ or less at birth is considered premature.

5-1/2 pounds.

__ is the thinning of the cervical wall.

Effacement.

The process in which the cervical opening enlarges is known as __.

Dilation.

When the baby's head is first seen at the vaginal opening, this is called __.

Crowning.

The liquid that surrounds and protects the developing baby in the uterus is called __.

Amniotic Fluid.

The __ is a long tube that connects the baby to the placenta.

Umbilical Cord.

A __ position refers to when the baby is born feet or buttocks first.

Breech.

A Cesarean Delivery (C-Section) involves the baby being __ from the mother's abdomen.

Surgically removed.

The __ is the expulsion of the placenta following the birth of the baby.

Afterbirth.

The __ period is considered to be the 6 weeks following birth.

Postpartum.

Bonding refers to the process of forming __ emotional ties.

Lifelong.

__ are drugs used to reduce pain.

Analgesics.

An __ is a drug that blocks off all sensations.

Anesthetic.

Fontanels are open spaces where the bones of the baby's __ have not yet permanently joined.

Skull.

Cradle Cap is a skin condition in which the scalp develops __ of yellowish, crusty scales.

Patches.

__ is the yellowing of skin or eyes caused by too much bilirubin in the blood.

Jaundice.