Who's that?
a doctor who specializes in pregnancy, childbirth, and a woman’s reproductive system
OBGYN
the surgical delivery of a baby through a cut (incision) made in the mother's abdomen and uterus
c-section
offers an option for women having a low-risk pregnancy who want to give birth with minimal intervention in a cozy home-like setting
alt Birth center
the fluid-filled sac that contains and protects a fetus in the womb
Amniotic Sac
childbirth without routine medical interventions
Natural Childbirth
a person who specializes in preoperative care, developing anesthetic plans, and the administration of anesthetics
Anesthesiologist
Relieves pain by blocking most feeling, including pain
Anesthesia
Giving birth at home
Home delivery
to widen
dilate
Which condition is characterized by high blood pressure, proteinuria, and swelling during pregnancy?
Preeclampsia
What is the person that is having the baby called?
Patient or Mama
an injection in a woman’s back to stop her from feeling pain in part of her body; commonly given for pain relief in childbirth
Epidural
when at least part of a woman’s labor, delivery, or both happen while in a birth pool filled with warm water
Waterbirth
mild, irregular contractions during pregnancy
Braxton-hicks contractions
when a woman’s body starts getting ready for birth more than three weeks before the due date
Premature Labor
someone who focuses on preconception, pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum, and newborn care
Certified Nurse Midwife
Relieves pain without loss of feeling or muscle movement; used to lessen the pain, but does not stop pain completely
Analgesia
What is the recommended position for placing a sleeping newborn to reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)?
Back sleeping
when a baby is positioned feet or bottom first in the uterus
Breech
when the cervix will dilate from 6 to 10 centimeters and contractions will become stronger, closer together, and regular
Active Labor
a trained companion who is not a healthcare professional and who supports another person through a significant health-related experience like childbirth
Doulas
What is the term for the surgical incision made in the perineum to enlarge the vaginal opening during delivery?
Episiotomy
Giving birth at a hospital
Standard hospital delivery
the process or period of changing from one state or condition to another
Transition
Which complication of labor can lead to excessive bleeding and is often treated with uterine massage and medication?
Placental abruption