A comprehensive list of medical and common terms related to pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum care.
Overview
Pregnancy and Childbirth Terminology
Pregnancy and Childbirth Terminology is a systematic collection of specialized and common terms used throughout the journey from pregnancy to childbirth and postpartum care. It includes symptom terminology such as morning sickness and labor contractions, delivery methods including natural birth and cesarean section, and terms related to postpartum care and breastfeeding. This terminology serves as an essential glossary facilitating communication between expectant mothers and healthcare providers. With advances in obstetric care, newer terms such as painless delivery and genetic screening are also included.
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| code | slug | name | description | category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P001 | morning-sickness | Morning Sickness | Nausea and vomiting that occurs during early pregnancy. | pregnancy-symptoms |
| P002 | hyperemesis-gravidarum | Hyperemesis Gravidarum | Severe morning sickness with intense vomiting and weight loss. | pregnancy-symptoms |
| P003 | quickening | Quickening | The mother's perception of fetal movement. | pregnancy-symptoms |
| P004 | gestational-diabetes | Gestational Diabetes | Diabetes that develops during pregnancy. | pregnancy-complications |
| P005 | preeclampsia | Pre-eclampsia | A syndrome with high blood pressure and proteinuria after 20 weeks of pregnancy. | pregnancy-complications |
| L001 | labor-contractions | Labor Contractions | Pain from uterine contractions that promote delivery. | labor |
| L002 | braxton-hicks | Braxton Hicks Contractions | Irregular uterine contractions that occur before true labor. | labor |
| L003 | rupture-of-membranes | Rupture of Membranes | The breaking of the amniotic sac and outflow of fluid. | labor |
| L004 | cervical-dilation | Cervical Dilation | The opening of the cervix. | labor |
| D001 | natural-delivery | Natural Delivery | Vaginal birth without medical intervention. | delivery-methods |
| D002 | epidural-anesthesia | Painless Delivery | Delivery with minimal pain using epidural anesthesia. | delivery-methods |
| D003 | cesarean-section | Cesarean Section | Delivery through an abdominal incision. | delivery-methods |
| D004 | vacuum-delivery | Vacuum-Assisted Delivery | Delivery using a vacuum cup to assist fetal extraction. | delivery-methods |
| D005 | forceps-delivery | Forceps Delivery | Delivery using forceps to extract the fetus. | delivery-methods |
| D006 | water-birth | Water Birth | Delivery performed in warm water. | delivery-methods |
| D007 | induced-labor | Induced Labor | Artificially initiating labor contractions. | delivery-methods |
| D008 | vbac | Vaginal Birth After Cesarean | Vaginal delivery after a previous cesarean section. | delivery-methods |
| PP001 | postpartum-period | Puerperium | The recovery period after childbirth. | postpartum |
| PP002 | lochia | Lochia | Postpartum vaginal discharge from the uterus. | postpartum |
| PP003 | breast-milk | Breast Milk | Milk produced by the mother's mammary glands. | postpartum |
| PP004 | colostrum | Colostrum | The first yellowish milk produced after delivery. | postpartum |
| PP005 | postpartum-depression | Postpartum Depression | Depression that occurs after childbirth. | postpartum |
| PP006 | rooming-in | Rooming-In | Mother and newborn staying in the same room. | postpartum |
| M001 | placenta | Placenta | The organ connecting mother and fetus. | medical |
| M002 | amniotic-fluid | Amniotic Fluid | The fluid surrounding the fetus. | medical |
| M003 | umbilical-cord | Umbilical Cord | The cord connecting the placenta and fetus. | medical |
| M004 | episiotomy | Episiotomy | Surgical incision of the perineum to widen the birth canal. | medical |
| M005 | gestational-age | Gestational Age | The duration of pregnancy in weeks. | medical |
| M006 | apgar-score | Apgar Score | A score assessing the newborn's condition. | medical |
| M007 | nipt | NIPT | A test for fetal chromosomal abnormalities from maternal blood. | medical |