Natural childbirth method that focuses on relaxation techniques, using a focal point, and an emotional coach.
What is Lamaze method?
Labor that is hastened by medical intervention rather than occurring naturally.
What is induced labor?
Unexpected death for unknown reasons during the first few months of a baby’s life.
What is sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)?
Birth procedures that focus on relaxation techniques instead of medication to deal with pain.
What is natural childbirth?
When the baby’s flow of oxygen is somehow interrupted during the birth process.
What is oxygen deprivation?
Babies that weigh less than 3.5 pounds at birth.
What is very low birthweight?
Medical doctors who specialize in pregnancy and birth.
What is obstetricians?
When the type of protein in red blood cells does not match between the mother and baby.
What is Rh factor?
STIs that cannot be cured.
What is viral STI's
Cell that results from fertilization between a sperm and an egg.
What is zygote?
Infectious illnesses spread primarily through sexual contact.
What is sexually transmitted infections (STIs)?
The three divisions of three months each during pregnancy.
What is a trimester?
Virus which causes AIDS.
What is HIV?
Delivery of a deceased baby.
What is a stillbirth?
A structure that allows an empryo to be nourished with the mother's blood supply
What is the placenta