Glossary of pregnancy terms

A Glossary of terms used during pregnancy, labour and birth.

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Abruptio Placentae / Placental abruption Normally, the placenta remains firmly attached to the…

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Baby blues A short period of mild depression, the ‘baby blues’ which affect…

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Cephalic presentation Your baby is lying with his or her head above your…

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Deep transverse arrest A condition of vaginal delivery that occurs when the baby’s…

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Electronic fetal monitoring (EFM) The continuous monitoring of the baby during labour, either…

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Fallopian tubes Part of the female reproductive system. The eggs produced in the…

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Haemorrhage Sudden and severe bleeding. In pregnancy it is usually called antepartum haemorrhage…

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Induction A medical stimulus to get labour started. Induction may be necessary, for…

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Ketones These are substances found in the blood which show that the body…

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Lanugo A fine covering of tiny hairs over the baby’s body at birth.…

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