Pregnancy Vocabulary: Important Terms to Know

This article provides a brief overview of some of the key terms associated with pregnancy. It includes definitions for the process of conception, the implantation of a fertilized egg, and the prenatal period

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Slide1PregnancyPregnancy Vocabulary Vocabulary

Slide2ConceptionConception  (#5) The act of becoming pregnant (fertilized egg implants into the endometrium).  (#5) The act of becoming pregnant (fertilized egg implants into the endometrium).

Slide3Prenatal Period Prenatal Period  (#22) Occurring before birth (during pregnancy).  (#22) Occurring before birth (during pregnancy).

Slide4TrimestersTrimesters  (#16) Any of 3 periods during pregnancy, lasting 3 months each.  (#16) Any of 3 periods during pregnancy, lasting 3 months each.

Slide5EmbryoEmbryo  (#6) The developing human from implantation to the end of the 8th week.  (#6) The developing human from implantation to the end of the 8th week.

Slide6EmbryoEmbryo

Slide76 Week Embryo 6 Week Embryo

Slide8FetusFetus  (# 7) Developing human from 3 months (beginning of 9 th week) until birth.  (# 7) Developing human from 3 months (beginning of 9 th week) until birth.

Slide93 Month Fetus 3 Month Fetus

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Slide11PlacentaPlacenta  (#2) Pancake shaped organ that unites fetus to mother & acts as a filter.  (#2) Pancake shaped organ that unites fetus to mother & acts as a filter.

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Slide15Umbilical Cord Umbilical Cord  (#4) Cord attaching fetus to the placenta, carries oxygen & food to baby & waste to mother.  (#4) Cord attaching fetus to the placenta, carries oxygen & food to baby & waste to mother.

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Slide20Amniotic Sac Amniotic Sac  (#3) Thin membrane sac, covering fetus, contains protective fluid.  (#3) Thin membrane sac, covering fetus, contains protective fluid.

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Slide23LaborLabor  (#8) Physical activities involved in giving birth.  (#8) Physical activities involved in giving birth.

Slide24ContractionsContractions  (#9) Rhythmic muscular movements of the uterus during labor.  (#9) Rhythmic muscular movements of the uterus during labor.

Slide25DilationDilation  (#17) Widening of the cervix (the diameter of the cervix gets wider).  (#17) Widening of the cervix (the diameter of the cervix gets wider).

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Slide27EffacementEffacement  (#18) The ridge of the cervix thins out, until it seems to no longer be part of the uterus.  (#18) The ridge of the cervix thins out, until it seems to no longer be part of the uterus.

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Slide30EngagementEngagement  (#19) When the head of the fetus drops low into the pelvis or birth canal.  (#19) When the head of the fetus drops low into the pelvis or birth canal.

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Slide32CrowningCrowning  (#20) Point at which head of fetus is visible at the vaginal opening.  (#20) Point at which head of fetus is visible at the vaginal opening.

Slide33Birth Canal Birth Canal  (#10) Cervix, vagina, and vulva, fetus passes through during birth.  (#10) Cervix, vagina, and vulva, fetus passes through during birth.

Slide34AfterbirthAfterbirth  (#1) Placenta and fetal membranes that are expelled after delivery.  (#1) Placenta and fetal membranes that are expelled after delivery.

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Slide36PostnatalPostnatal  (#23) Relating to an infant immediately after birth (APGAR Test).  (#23) Relating to an infant immediately after birth (APGAR Test).

Slide37Activity (muscle tone) 0 Limp; no movement 1 Some flexion of arms and legs 2 Active motion  Activity (muscle tone) 0 Limp; no movement 1 Some flexion of arms and legs 2 Active motion  Pulse (heart rate) 0 No heart rate 1 Fewer than 100 beats per minute 2 At least 100 beats per minute  Pulse (heart rate) 0 No heart rate 1 Fewer than 100 beats per minute 2 At least 100 beats per minute  Grimace (reflex response) 0 No response to airways being suctioned 1 Grimace during suctioning 2 Grimace and pull away, cough, or sneeze during suctioning  Grimace (reflex response) 0 No response to airways being suctioned 1 Grimace during suctioning 2 Grimace and pull away, cough, or sneeze during suctioning  Appearance (color) 0 The baby's whole body is completely bluish-gray or pale 1 Good color in body with bluish hands or feet 2 Good color all over  Appearance (color) 0 The baby's whole body is completely bluish-gray or pale 1 Good color in body with bluish hands or feet 2 Good color all over  Respiration (breathing) 0 Not breathing 1 Weak cry; may sound like whimpering, slow or irregular breathing 2 Good, strong cry; normal rate and effort of breathing  Respiration (breathing) 0 Not breathing 1 Weak cry; may sound like whimpering, slow or irregular breathing 2 Good, strong cry; normal rate and effort of breathing

Slide38PostpartumPostpartum  (#24) Six week period after birth for bonding and recovery.  (#24) Six week period after birth for bonding and recovery.

Slide39Postpartum Depression Postpartum Depression  (#26) Series of mood swings and emotional changes after birth.  (#26) Series of mood swings and emotional changes after birth.

Slide40Breech Birth Breech Birth  (#15) Fetus that is positioned buttocks or feet first in the birth canal.  (#15) Fetus that is positioned buttocks or feet first in the birth canal.

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Slide43Caesarean Section Caesarean Section  (#14) Surgical incision to abdomen and uterus for delivery of fetus.  (#14) Surgical incision to abdomen and uterus for delivery of fetus.

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Slide45Nurse Midwife Nurse Midwife  (#25) Registered nurse with additional training in child birthing.  (#25) Registered nurse with additional training in child birthing.

Slide46Lamaze Method Lamaze Method  (#12) Mental & physical preparation by mother, helps suppress pain by breathing.  (#12) Mental & physical preparation by mother, helps suppress pain by breathing.

Slide47Natural Childbirth Natural Childbirth  (#11) Mother receives preparation to stay conscious with little or no use of drugs. Baby is born vaginally.  (#11) Mother receives preparation to stay conscious with little or no use of drugs. Baby is born vaginally.

Slide48Leboyer Method Leboyer Method  (#13) Soft lights and use of a birthing tub to deliver baby into water, less traumatic.  (#13) Soft lights and use of a birthing tub to deliver baby into water, less traumatic.

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