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amniocentesis. surgical puncture to remove fluid from the amnion. bilateral sapingo- oophorectomy. removal of the fallopian tubes and ovaries. cephalic version. physician's effort to turn the fetus during delivery. cervictis. inflammation of the cervix (lower, neck- like portion of the uterus) cul-de-sac.
Obstetrics (ŏb-STE-triks) (OB) is a medical specialty dealing with pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum, also known as puerperium (pū-ĕr-PĒ-rē-ŭm), the period from delivery until the reproductive organs return to normal (approximately six weeks).
Labor: Regular contractions of the uterus that result in dilation and effacement of the cervix. Lightening : When the baby drops in preparation for delivery (engagement). Meconium : This is a greenish substance that builds up in the baby’s bowels and is generally excreted shortly after delivery.
Labor and Delivery Terms You Should Know. 1 Afterbirth. After your baby is delivered, afterbirth is the process of expelling the fetal membranes and the placenta. These substances follow your baby through the uterus and out of the vagina. 2 Braxton-Hicks Contractions.
Abstract. One unique aspect of childbirth is the association of this physiologic process with pain and discomfort. However, the experience of pain during labor is not a simple reflection of the physiologic processes of parturition.
Home birth: Labor and delivery that takes place at home, usually with a midwife present. Home pregnancy test: A test that diagnoses pregnancy by detecting the presence of the hormone hCG in the urine. Some home pregnancy tests can be used even before the day the next menstrual period is due.
Refers exclusively to people with midwifery skills (for example, midwives, doctors and nurses) who have been trained to proficiency in the skills necessary to manage normal deliveries and diagnose or refer obstetric complications.
