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Life Stages - Birth

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afterbirth

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

Ex: After the baby was born, the doctor took care of delivering the afterbirth. 
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baby blues

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

Ex: She had the baby blues after her child was born. 
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birth
birth
[noun]

the event or process of a baby being born

Ex: The birth of their first child brought immense joy to the whole family. 
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birth father

the man who is the biological father of a child

Ex: She met her birth father for the first time. 
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birthing
birthing
[noun]

the process in which a baby comes out of the mother's body

Ex: The midwife supported her during birthing. 
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birthweight

the weight of a baby at the time it is born

Ex: The baby's birthweight was three kilograms. 
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birth mother

the woman who gives birth to a child

Ex: The baby was placed in the care of another family, but his birth mother visited him. 
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born
born
[Adjective]

brought to this world through birth

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

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

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

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

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

the process or activity of giving birth to and raising children

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

the process of a baby being born

Ex: She prepared carefully for childbirth. 
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confinement

the period when a pregnant woman goes into labor until the baby is born

Ex: She was admitted to the hospital at the start of confinement. 
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contraction

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

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

to give birth to a baby or offspring

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

the act of giving birth to a baby

Ex: The hospital room was prepared for the imminent delivery. 
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doula
doula
[noun]

a trained professional who offers support to pregnant individuals and their families before, during, and after childbirth

Ex: During labor, the doula provides comfort and encouragement. 
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forceps
forceps
[noun]

a medical tool shaped like tongs used to help guide a baby out of the birth canal during delivery

Ex: The doctor used forceps to assist in the difficult delivery. 
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full-term
full-term
[Adjective]

born after completing the normal pregnancy period

Ex: The baby was full-term and healthy. 
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to induce
to induce
[Verb]

to cause labor to begin artificially by medical means

Ex: The doctor decided to induce labor because the pregnancy had gone beyond the due date. 
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induction
induction
[noun]

a medical procedure used to start labor and help a woman give birth

Ex: The doctor recommended an induction because the baby was overdue. 
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labor
labor
[noun]

the process of contractions and cervical dilation that leads to childbirth

Ex: Labor involves the uterus contracting to deliver the baby. 
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midwife
midwife
[noun]

a person, particularly a woman, whose occupation is helping a woman during childbirth

Ex: The midwife checked the mother's health before delivery. 
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natal
natal
[Adjective]

connected with the time or process of birth

Ex: Natal care is important for both mother and baby. 
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natural childbirth

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

Ex: Sarah opted for natural childbirth without pain medication. 
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obstetric
obstetric
[Adjective]

relating to pregnancy, childbirth, and the care of women giving birth

Ex: She visited an obstetric clinic for her checkup. 
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obstetrics

the medical field that deals with pregnancy, childbirth, and care of mothers

Ex: She studied obstetrics at medical school. 
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perinatal
perinatal
[Adjective]

happening in the time shortly before and after a baby is born

Ex: Perinatal care is essential for the health of mother and child. 
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placenta
placenta
[noun]

an organ in the womb that supplies the baby with nutrients and oxygen during pregnancy

Ex: The placenta was examined after the birth. 
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postnatal
postnatal
[Adjective]

relating to the time after a baby is born

Ex: She received postnatal care at the hospital. 
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postpartum
postpartum
[Adjective]

happening soon after a baby is born

Ex: She attended a postpartum checkup at the clinic. 
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premature
premature
[Adjective]

(of a baby) born before completing the normal full-term pregnancy length

Ex: The twins were delivered at 30 weeks, making them moderately premature. 
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{one's} waters [break]

when the fluid around a baby in a pregnant woman's womb suddenly flows out before birth

Ex: Her waters broke early in the morning. 
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stillbirth

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

Ex: A stillbirth is the heartbreaking loss of a baby before or during delivery. 
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umbilical cord

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

Ex: The doctor examined the umbilical cord to ensure proper fetal development. 
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postpartum depression

a mental health condition causing sadness, anxiety, or low mood after a woman gives birth

Ex: She sought help for postpartum depression after her baby was born. 
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