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Ciencia Médica - Embarazo

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con el embarazo, como "aborto espontáneo", "contracción" y "parto".

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abortion
abortion
[Sustantivo]

the unintentional expulsion of an embryo or fetus from the uterus before it can survive independently, occurring naturally

aborto espontáneo, pérdida del embarazo

aborto espontáneo, pérdida del embarazo

Ex: Doctors counseled the couple following the diagnosis of inevitable abortion. 

Los médicos aconsejaron a la pareja tras el diagnóstico de aborto inevitable.

to abort
to abort
[Verbo]

to terminate an undesired pregnancy before the fetus reaches a viable age

abortar

abortar

Ex: The clinic provides support for those who choose to abort a pregnancy. 

La clínica brinda apoyo a quienes eligen abortar un embarazo.

afterbirth
afterbirth
[Sustantivo]

the placenta and associated tissues expelled from the uterus after the baby is born

secundinas, alumbramiento

secundinas, alumbramiento

Ex: The medical staff disposed of the afterbirth according to proper protocols. 

El personal médico desechó la placenta según los protocolos adecuados.

amniotic fluid
amniotic fluid
[Sustantivo]

the clear, watery fluid surrounding and protecting the fetus within the amniotic sac during pregnancy

líquido amniótico, fluido amniótico

líquido amniótico, fluido amniótico

Ex: Amniotic fluid helps maintain a stable environment for the developing fetus. 

El líquido amniótico ayuda a mantener un ambiente estable para el feto en desarrollo.

baby blues
baby blues
[Sustantivo]

a short period after childbirth when a mother feels sad, worried, or emotional

depresión postparto

depresión postparto

Ex: The doctor said the baby blues are common and usually temporary. 

El médico dijo que el baby blues es común y generalmente temporal.

to bear
to bear
[Verbo]

to bring forth or give birth to a living being, such as a human or animal offspring

parir, dar a luz

parir, dar a luz

Ex: The doctor decided to induce labor to bear the premature baby. 

El médico decidió inducir el parto para dar a luz al bebé prematuro.

birth
birth
[Sustantivo]

the event or process of a baby being born

nacimiento

nacimiento

Ex: They celebrated the baby's birth with a small gathering of close friends and family. 

Celebraron el nacimiento del bebé con una pequeña reunión de amigos cercanos y familia.

born
born
[Adjetivo]

brought to this world through birth

nacido

nacido

Ex: Emily's love for music was evident from the day she was born, as she would calm down immediately upon hearing melodies. 

El amor de Emily por la música era evidente desde el día en que nació, ya que se calmaba de inmediato al escuchar melodías.

breech birth
breech birth
[Sustantivo]

the delivery of a baby with the buttocks or feet positioned to emerge first, rather than the head, during childbirth

parto de nalgas, presentación podálica

parto de nalgas, presentación podálica

Ex: Some babies naturally turn head-down, avoiding the need for a breech birth. 

Algunos bebés giran naturalmente la cabeza hacia abajo, evitando la necesidad de un parto de nalgas.

caesarean section
caesarean section
[Sustantivo]

a medical procedure to deliver a baby by cutting the belly of the mother

cesáreo

cesáreo

Ex: Some women choose a caesarean section for convenience. 

Algunas mujeres eligen una cesárea por conveniencia.

childbearing
childbearing
[Sustantivo]

the process or activity of giving birth to and raising children

maternidad, procreación

maternidad, procreación

Ex: Many cultures celebrate the joy of childbearing with various traditions. 

Muchas culturas celebran la alegría de la maternidad con diversas tradiciones.

childbirth
childbirth
[Sustantivo]

the process of a baby being born

parto

parto

Ex: The doctor explained the stages of childbirth. 

El médico explicó las etapas del parto.

contraction
contraction
[Sustantivo]

the periodic tightening and releasing of the uterine muscles during labor, facilitating the gradual opening of the cervix for childbirth

contracción

contracción

Ex: Contractions are a natural part of the process leading to delivery. 

Las contracciones son una parte natural del proceso que conduce al parto.

to deliver
to deliver
[Verbo]

to give birth to a baby or offspring

dar a luz, parir

dar a luz, parir

Ex: The zookeepers eagerly awaited the moment when the giraffe would deliver her calf. 

Los cuidadores del zoológico esperaban ansiosamente el momento en que la jirafa diera a luz a su cría.

delivery
delivery
[Sustantivo]

the act of giving birth to a baby

parto

parto

Ex: Nurses provided comfort during the final stages of the delivery. 

Las enfermeras brindaron consuelo durante las etapas finales del parto.

eclampsia
eclampsia
[Sustantivo]

a pregnancy complication characterized by high blood pressure and seizures that can be detrimental to the health of mother and baby

eclampsia

eclampsia

ectopic pregnancy
ectopic pregnancy
[Sustantivo]

a condition where a fertilized egg implants and begins to develop outside the uterus, most commonly in a fallopian tube, instead of the uterus itself

embarazo ectópico, gestación ectópica

embarazo ectópico, gestación ectópica

Ex: Ectopic pregnancies cannot develop normally and need to be addressed promptly. 

Los embarazos ectópicos no pueden desarrollarse normalmente y necesitan ser atendidos con prontitud.

fetus
fetus
[Sustantivo]

an offspring of a human or animal that is not born yet, particularly a human aged more than eight weeks after conception

feto

feto

Ex: The mother was excited to see her fetus in the ultrasound image. 

La madre estaba emocionada de ver su feto en la imagen del ultrasonido.

fetal
fetal
[Adjetivo]

associated with anything related to the developing fetus during pregnancy

fetal

fetal

Ex: The fetal heartbeat is a crucial indicator of the baby's well-being. 

El latido cardíaco fetal es un indicador crucial del bienestar del bebé.

miscarriage
miscarriage
[Sustantivo]

the loss of a fetus from the uterus before it can survive outside the womb

aborto espontáneo, aborto natural

aborto espontáneo, aborto natural

Ex: Families often need emotional support after a miscarriage. 

Las familias a menudo necesitan apoyo emocional después de un aborto espontáneo.

to miscarry

to spontaneously lose the pregnancy before reaching viability, typically within the first 20 weeks

sufrir un aborto espontáneo, abortar espontáneamente

sufrir un aborto espontáneo, abortar espontáneamente

Ex: The woman experienced severe pain and bleeding, indicating a potential to miscarry. 

La mujer experimentó un dolor intenso y sangrado, lo que indica un potencial de abortar.

morning sickness
morning sickness
[Sustantivo]

a common pregnancy symptom characterized by nausea and vomiting, typically occurring during the first trimester

náuseas matutinas, vómitos del embarazo

náuseas matutinas, vómitos del embarazo

Ex: Eating small, frequent meals can help alleviate morning sickness symptoms. 

Comer comidas pequeñas y frecuentes puede ayudar a aliviar los síntomas de las náuseas matutinas.

natural childbirth
natural childbirth
[Sustantivo]

the process of delivering a baby without medical interventions, emphasizing the body's natural processes

parto natural, alumbramiento natural

parto natural, alumbramiento natural

Ex: Some women choose natural childbirth to avoid medical interventions. 

Algunas mujeres eligen el parto natural para evitar intervenciones médicas.

prenatal
prenatal
[Adjetivo]

related to the period occurring or existing before birth, specifically in relation to the development and care of the fetus during pregnancy

prenatal, antenatal

prenatal, antenatal

Ex: Proper prenatal care contributes to the overall well-being of both mother and baby. 

La atención prenatal adecuada contribuye al bienestar general tanto de la madre como del bebé.

preeclampsia
preeclampsia
[Sustantivo]

a pregnancy condition involving high blood pressure and organ damage, presenting risks to both mother and baby

preeclampsia, toxemia del embarazo

preeclampsia, toxemia del embarazo

Ex: Adequate rest and a balanced diet can help reduce the risk of pre-eclampsia. 

Un descanso adecuado y una dieta equilibrada pueden ayudar a reducir el riesgo de preeclampsia.

stillbirth
stillbirth
[Sustantivo]

the loss of a baby after 20 weeks of gestation, occurring before or during delivery

mortinato, nacimiento sin vida

mortinato, nacimiento sin vida

Ex: Stillbirths can occur after 20 weeks of pregnancy. 

Los mortinatos pueden ocurrir después de las 20 semanas de embarazo.

surrogacy
surrogacy
[Sustantivo]

an arrangement in which a woman carries and gives birth to a baby for someone else

gestación subrogada, maternidad subrogada

gestación subrogada, maternidad subrogada

Ex: Legal agreements are important in surrogacy arrangements. 

Los acuerdos legales son importantes en los arreglos de subrogación.

surrogate mother
surrogate mother
[Sustantivo]

a woman who agrees to carry and take the responsibility of another couple's child

madre sustituta, madre de alquiler

madre sustituta, madre de alquiler

Ex: Choosing a surrogate mother was a deeply personal decision that required careful consideration and trust. 

Elegir una madre sustituta fue una decisión profundamente personal que requirió una consideración cuidadosa y confianza.

term infant
term infant
[Sustantivo]

a newborn who is born at or near the expected due date, typically between 37 and 42 weeks of gestation

recién nacido a término, bebé a término

recién nacido a término, bebé a término

Ex: The doctor confirmed that the baby was a term infant based on the due date. 

El médico confirmó que el bebé era un recién nacido a término según la fecha prevista.

trimester
trimester
[Sustantivo]

one of the three roughly three-month periods, each marking different stages of fetal development and maternal changes

trimestre, periodo de tres meses

trimestre, periodo de tres meses

Ex: The third trimester involves significant fetal growth and preparation for birth. 

El tercer trimestre implica un crecimiento fetal significativo y la preparación para el nacimiento.

umbilical cord
umbilical cord
[Sustantivo]

a flexible tube connecting the fetus to the placenta, facilitating the exchange of nutrients and oxygen during pregnancy

cordón umbilical, umbilical

cordón umbilical, umbilical

Ex: The umbilical cord is cut shortly after childbirth, separating the baby from the placenta. 

El cordón umbilical se corta poco después del parto, separando al bebé de la placenta.

unborn
unborn
[Adjetivo]

not yet having been born or brought to life, typically referring to a developing fetus during pregnancy

no nacido, por nacer

no nacido, por nacer

Ex: Feeling the kicks and movements is a special connection with the unborn. 

Sentir las patadas y movimientos es una conexión especial con el no nacido.

barrier method
barrier method
[Sustantivo]

a form of contraception that involves physically blocking sperm from reaching the egg to prevent pregnancy

método de barrera, anticoncepción de barrera

método de barrera, anticoncepción de barrera

birth control device

a tool or method, like condoms or contraceptive pills, used to prevent pregnancy

dispositivo de control de natalidad, método anticonceptivo

dispositivo de control de natalidad, método anticonceptivo

Ex: Couples often discuss and choose a suitable birth control device. 

Las parejas a menudo discuten y eligen un dispositivo de control de natalidad adecuado.

contraceptive
contraceptive
[Sustantivo]

any device, drug, or method that is used to prevent pregnancy

anticonceptivo, contraceptivo

anticonceptivo, contraceptivo

contraceptive
contraceptive
[Adjetivo]

(of methods, devices, or medications) capable of preventing conception or pregnancy

anticonceptivo

anticonceptivo

Ex: Contraceptive choices depend on individual preferences and health considerations. 

Las opciones anticonceptivas dependen de las preferencias individuales y las consideraciones de salud.

contraception
contraception
[Sustantivo]

the intentional prevention of pregnancy using various methods or devices

anticoncepción, control de la natalidad

anticoncepción, control de la natalidad

Ex: Couples may decide together on the most suitable contraception for them. 

Las parejas pueden decidir juntas sobre el método de anticoncepción más adecuado para ellos.

diaphragm
diaphragm
[Sustantivo]

a dome-shaped contraceptive device that blocks sperm from reaching the uterus

diafragma, capuchón cervical

diafragma, capuchón cervical

Ex: The diaphragm covers the cervix, preventing sperm from entering the uterus. 

El diafragma cubre el cuello uterino, evitando que los espermatozoides entren en el útero.

termination
termination
[Sustantivo]

a medical procedure to end a pregnancy before the fetus can survive outside the womb

interrupción, aborto

interrupción, aborto

Ex: The clinic provides safe termination services. 

La clínica ofrece servicios seguros de terminación.

caesarean section

of or effected by cesarean section

cesáreo

cesáreo

episiotomy
episiotomy
[Sustantivo]

a surgical cut to widen the vaginal opening during childbirth

episiotomía

episiotomía

Ex: Healing time after an episiotomy varies from woman to woman. 

El tiempo de curación después de una episiotomía varía de una mujer a otra.

labor
labor
[Sustantivo]

the process of contractions and cervical dilation that leads to childbirth

trabajo de parto, parto

trabajo de parto, parto

Ex: The doctor monitored the progress of labor during regular checkups. 

El médico monitoreó el progreso del trabajo de parto durante los chequeos regulares.

condom
condom
[Sustantivo]

a thin barrier used during sex to prevent the exchange of bodily fluids and reduce the risk of STIs and unintended pregnancies

condón, preservativo

condón, preservativo

Ex: Always check the expiration date before using a condom. 

Siempre verifica la fecha de caducidad antes de usar un condón.

intrauterine device

a T-shaped contraceptive device placed in the uterus to prevent pregnancy

dispositivo intrauterino, DIU

dispositivo intrauterino, DIU

Ex: The doctor recommended an intrauterine device for long-term contraception. 

El médico recomendó un dispositivo intrauterino para la anticoncepción a largo plazo.

contraceptive implant

a small device that a healthcare provider inserts under the skin of the upper arm to prevent pregnancy by releasing hormones

implante anticonceptivo, dispositivo anticonceptivo subdérmico

implante anticonceptivo, dispositivo anticonceptivo subdérmico

vaginal ring
vaginal ring
[Sustantivo]

a flexible ring that is inserted into the vagina and releases hormones to prevent pregnancy for a month at a time

anillo vaginal, dispositivo vaginal anticonceptivo

anillo vaginal, dispositivo vaginal anticonceptivo

contraceptive injection

a method of birth control that involves the injection of hormones into the body to prevent pregnancy for a certain period of time

inyección anticonceptiva, inyección contraceptiva

inyección anticonceptiva, inyección contraceptiva

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