La science médicale - Pregnancy

(medicine) a medical procedure to remove the fetus from the uterus

avortement

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

interrompre

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

après-estre

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

liquide amniotique

a severe depressive disorder that is primarily experienced by women after giving birth to a child

dépression postnatale

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

mettre au monde

the event or process of a baby being born

naissance

brought to this world through birth

né

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

naissance par le siège

a surgical operation by which a fetus is delivered through an incision in the mother's abdomen

césarienne

the process or activity of giving birth to and raising children

mise au monde

the process in which a baby is born

accouchement

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

contraction

to give birth to a baby or offspring

accoucher

the act of giving birth to a baby

accouchement

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

éclampsie

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

grossesse ectopique

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

fœtus

associated with anything related to the developing fetus during pregnancy

fœtal

the unexpected or spontaneous expulsion of a fetus from the uterus before it is mature enough to survive independently

fausse couche

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

faire une fausse couche

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

nausées matinales

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

accouchement naturel

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

prénatal

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

préeclampsie

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

mortinaissance

a process in which a woman carries and gives birth to a baby for another person or couple who may not be able to have children on their own

gestation pour autrui

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

mère porteuse

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

nourrisson à terme

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

trimestre

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

cordon ombilical

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

à naître

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

méthode de barrière

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

dispositif de contrôle des naissances

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

contraceptif

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

anticonceptionnel

the intentional prevention of pregnancy using various methods or devices

contraception

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

diaphragme

a medical operation that is performed to to end an undesired pregnancy before the fetus reaches a viable age

interruption de grossesse

of or effected by cesarean section

césarien

a surgical cut to widen the vaginal opening during childbirth

épisiotomie

the process of contractions and cervical dilation that leads to childbirth

travail

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

préservatif

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

dispositif intra-utérin

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

implan contraceptif

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

anneau vaginal

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

injection contraceptive