Pregnancy
name of the medical professional who treats and cares for pregnant women (and the bun in the oven)
obstetrician gynecologist (OB/GYN)
surgical procedure used to deliver a baby through incisions in the abdomen and uterus
Cesarean Section
the length of a hospital stay after a vaginal birth
24-48 hours
likely the most expensive piece of nursery furniture
crib
Mom, Wife, 1st African American/Southeast Asian Woman Vice President of the United States of America
Kamala Harris
week during pregnancy where mom can get the anatomy scan (determine gender)
10cm.
the length of a hospital stay after a c-section
2-4 days
the most commonly bought gift for babies
diapers
One thing mom needs that she can have now, that she could not have during pregnancy
wine/alcohol
pregnant woman's excuse for eating way more than maybe she should
"eating for two"
anesthesia that creates a band of numbness from your bellybutton to your upper legs
epidural
6 weeks
this gift helps mom keep her hands free by allowing her to carry baby on her front
baby carrier
The 46th President of the United States of America
Joe Biden
Darker (or lighter) pigmented lines that appear on the pregnant belly
stretch marks
liquid that is released when the "water breaks"
amniotic fluid
a newborn must see his/her pediatrician in between this range of days after birth
3-5
This gift makes diapers changes more comfy for baby by reducing the need to use cold wipes
wipe warmer
The most comfortable piece of newborn mom under-clothing
mesh briefs
Medical term for "morning sickness"
hyperemesis gravidarum
practice to wait one to five minutes before cutting the umbilical cord, as opposed to 10-15sec.
delayed cord clamping
warm, shallow bath that cleanses the perineum
sitz bath
this gift is an air-tight diaper trash can that mutes the smell of dirty diapers
diaper genie
the one thing all newborn moms absolutely NEED
sleep