The first sign that could alert a woman to a possible pregnancy before she has any real symptoms.
Missed period.
runny nose, sneezing, sore throat
a cold
The name for the baby in utero.
Fetus
Sudden and painful tightening of muscles, especially during childbirth.
Contractions.
Yesterday, I went _____ the hospital.
to the hospital
A symptom that appears fairly early on. If a woman suffers from this, the symptoms resemble the stomach flu.
Morning sickness.
fever, sore throat, achy body
the flu
Unable to stop a habit.
Addiction
become larger or more open
to dilate
I am a midwife. I work _____ the hospital.
I work at the hospital.
Pressure on the bladder causes this.
Frequent urination.
fever, aches and pains, nausea, vomiting
the stomach flu
A serious condition when blood flow to the heart is blocked.
A heart attack
On a _________ of 1-10, how bad is the pain?
scale
I ____________ (to live) in Marseille for 2 years.
I have lived in Marseille for 2 years.
These prepare your body for what real contractions feel like once it is time to give birth!
Braxton Hicks contractions
itchy eyes, itchy throat, runny nose, sometimes a rash
an allergy (an allergic reaction)
If your BMI is too high, you are ______________.
overweight
A substance that comes from inside the body.
Discharge
She ________________ (to have) contractions for nearly 6 hours!
She has been having contractions...
This frequent complication, especially during the 3rd trimester, can be relieved with a massage or physical therapy.
Back pain.
A virus which causes extreme fatigue, swollen lymph glands and other symptoms like headaches and achiness. It typically lasts for at least two weeks.
Mononucleosis. (Epstein-Barr virus)
A bump or rounded area under the skin.
A lump
To hold something together.
To clamp
I've been on birth control ________ nearly the beginning of the year.
since