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Scienza Medica - Pregnancy

Qui imparerai alcune parole inglesi relative alla gravidanza, come "aborto spontaneo", "contrazione" e "travaglio".

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abortion
abortion
[sostantivo]

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

aborto spontaneo, aborto naturale

aborto spontaneo, aborto naturale

Ex: The ultrasound confirmed a spontaneous abortion at ten weeks. 
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to abort
to abort
[Verbo]

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

abortire

abortire

Ex: The couple sought counseling before making the decision to abort the pregnancy. 
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afterbirth
afterbirth
[sostantivo]

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

secondamento, placenta

secondamento, placenta

Ex: After the baby was born, the doctor took care of delivering the afterbirth. 
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amniotic fluid
amniotic fluid
[sostantivo]

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

liquido amniotico, fluido amniotico

liquido amniotico, fluido amniotico

Ex: The doctor checked the levels of amniotic fluid during the prenatal appointment. 
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baby blues
baby blues
[sostantivo]

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

baby blues

baby blues

Ex: She had the baby blues after her child was born. 
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to bear
to bear
[Verbo]

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

partorire, dare alla luce

partorire, dare alla luce

Ex: The midwife helped the mother bear her child in a safe and comfortable environment. 
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birth
birth
[sostantivo]

the event or process of a baby being born

nascita

nascita

Ex: The birth of their first child brought immense joy to the whole family. 
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born
born
[aggettivo]

brought to this world through birth

nato

nato

Ex: Sarah was born on a warm summer morning, bringing joy and happiness to her family. 
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breech birth
breech birth
[sostantivo]

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

parto podalico, presentazione podalica

parto podalico, presentazione podalica

Ex: The doctor identified a breech birth when the baby's feet were positioned downward. 
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caesarean section
caesarean section
[sostantivo]

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

cesareo

cesareo

Ex: The doctor performed a caesarean section because of complications. 
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childbearing
childbearing
[sostantivo]

the process or activity of giving birth to and raising children

maternità, procreazione

maternità, procreazione

Ex: Childbearing is a significant aspect of many people's lives. 
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childbirth
childbirth
[sostantivo]

the process of a baby being born

parto

parto

Ex: She prepared carefully for childbirth. 
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contraction
contraction
[sostantivo]

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

contrazione

contrazione

Ex: During labor, contractions help the cervix dilate for childbirth. 
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to deliver
to deliver
[Verbo]

to give birth to a baby or offspring

partorire, dare alla luce

partorire, dare alla luce

Ex: The expectant mother was admitted to the hospital, where she would deliver her first child. 
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delivery
delivery
[sostantivo]

the act of giving birth to a baby

parto

parto

Ex: The hospital room was prepared for the imminent delivery. 
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eclampsia
eclampsia
[sostantivo]

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

eclampsia

eclampsia

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ectopic pregnancy
ectopic pregnancy
[sostantivo]

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

gravidanza ectopica, gravidanza extrauterina

gravidanza ectopica, gravidanza extrauterina

Ex: An ectopic pregnancy requires medical attention as it can pose serious risks. 
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fetus
fetus
[sostantivo]

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 ultrasound showed that the fetus was developing normally. 
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fetal
fetal
[aggettivo]

associated with anything related to the developing fetus during pregnancy

fetale

fetale

Ex: The doctor conducted a fetal ultrasound to check the baby's development. 
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miscarriage
miscarriage
[sostantivo]

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

aborto

aborto

Ex: She experienced a miscarriage early in her pregnancy. 
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to miscarry

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

avere un aborto spontaneo, abortire spontaneamente

avere un aborto spontaneo, abortire spontaneamente

Ex: Unfortunately, she had to miscarry the pregnancy in its early stages. 
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morning sickness
morning sickness
[sostantivo]

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

nausea mattutina, vomito gravidico

nausea mattutina, vomito gravidico

Ex: Many pregnant women experience morning sickness in the early stages of pregnancy. 
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natural childbirth
natural childbirth
[sostantivo]

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

parto naturale, nascita naturale

parto naturale, nascita naturale

Ex: Sarah opted for natural childbirth without pain medication. 
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prenatal
prenatal
[aggettivo]

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

prenatale, antenatale

prenatale, antenatale

Ex: Prenatal vitamins are recommended for expectant mothers to support fetal development 
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preeclampsia
preeclampsia
[sostantivo]

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

preeclampsia, gestosi

preeclampsia, gestosi

Ex: Regular prenatal checkups help detect signs of pre-eclampsia early. 
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stillbirth
stillbirth
[sostantivo]

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

nato morto, nascita senza vita

nato morto, nascita senza vita

Ex: A stillbirth is the heartbreaking loss of a baby before or during delivery. 
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surrogacy
surrogacy
[sostantivo]

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

gestazione per altri, maternità surrogata

gestazione per altri, maternità surrogata

Ex: They considered surrogacy to have a child. 
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surrogate mother
surrogate mother
[sostantivo]

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

madre surrogata, gestante per altri

madre surrogata, gestante per altri

Ex: After years of struggling with infertility, they decided to seek the help of a surrogate mother to carry their child. 
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term infant
term infant
[sostantivo]

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

neonato a termine, bambino a termine

neonato a termine, bambino a termine

Ex: Adequate prenatal care contributes to the well-being of a term infant. 
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trimester
trimester
[sostantivo]

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

trimestre, periodo di tre mesi

trimestre, periodo di tre mesi

Ex: The first trimester is crucial for early fetal development. 
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umbilical cord
umbilical cord
[sostantivo]

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

cordone ombelicale, ombelico

cordone ombelicale, ombelico

Ex: The doctor examined the umbilical cord to ensure proper fetal development. 
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unborn
unborn
[aggettivo]

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

non ancora nato, in attesa di nascita

non ancora nato, in attesa di nascita

Ex: The ultrasound revealed the features of the unborn baby. 
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barrier method
barrier method
[sostantivo]

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

metodo barriera, contraccezione a barriera

metodo barriera, contraccezione a barriera

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birth control device

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

dispositivo di controllo delle nascite, metodo contraccettivo

dispositivo di controllo delle nascite, metodo contraccettivo

Ex: Condoms are a widely used and effective birth control device. 
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contraceptive
contraceptive
[sostantivo]

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

anticoncezionale

anticoncezionale

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contraceptive
contraceptive
[aggettivo]

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

contraccettivo

contraccettivo

Ex: Contraceptive methods include condoms, birth control pills, and intrauterine devices (IUDs). 
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contraception
contraception
[sostantivo]

the intentional prevention of pregnancy using various methods or devices

contraccezione, prevenzione della gravidanza

contraccezione, prevenzione della gravidanza

Ex: Contraception involves methods to avoid unintended pregnancies. 
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diaphragm
diaphragm
[sostantivo]

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

diaframma, cappuccio cervicale

diaframma, cappuccio cervicale

Ex: The diaphragm is a barrier method of contraception used to prevent pregnancy. 
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termination
termination
[sostantivo]

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

terminazione

terminazione

Ex: She sought termination early in her pregnancy. 
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caesarean section

of or effected by cesarean section

cesareo

cesareo

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episiotomy
episiotomy
[sostantivo]

a surgical cut to widen the vaginal opening during childbirth

episiotomia

episiotomia

Ex: The doctor performed an episiotomy to assist in a difficult delivery. 
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labor
labor
[sostantivo]

the process of contractions and cervical dilation that leads to childbirth

travaglio, parto

travaglio, parto

Ex: Labor involves the uterus contracting to deliver the baby. 
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condom
condom
[sostantivo]

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

preservativo, condom

preservativo, condom

Ex: Using a condom is a responsible choice for sexually active individuals. 
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intrauterine device

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

dispositivo intrauterino, spirale

dispositivo intrauterino, spirale

Ex: An intrauterine device is a small contraceptive device placed in the uterus to prevent pregnancy. 
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contraceptive implant

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

impianto contraccettivo, dispositivo contraccettivo sottocutaneo

impianto contraccettivo, dispositivo contraccettivo sottocutaneo

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vaginal ring
vaginal ring
[sostantivo]

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

anello vaginale, dispositivo vaginale contraccettivo

anello vaginale, dispositivo vaginale contraccettivo

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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

iniezione contraccettiva, iniezione anticoncezionale

iniezione contraccettiva, iniezione anticoncezionale

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