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Medical Science - Pregnancy

Here you will learn some English words related to pregnancy, such as "miscarriage", "contraction", and "labor".

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to abort
[Verb]

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

Ex: Advances in medical care have made it safer abort a pregnancy early .
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the placenta and associated tissues expelled from the uterus after the baby is born

Ex: Once the baby was in the mother 's arms , the focus shifted to managing afterbirth.
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the clear, watery fluid surrounding and protecting the fetus within the amniotic sac during pregnancy

Ex: Adequate levels amniotic fluid are essential for the baby 's lung development .
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to bear
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to bring forth or give birth to a living being, such as a human or animal offspring

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birth
[noun]

the event or process of a baby being born

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born
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brought to this world through birth

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

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the process or activity of giving birth to and raising children

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

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to give birth to a baby or offspring

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delivery
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the act of giving birth to a baby

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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

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

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fetal
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associated with anything related to the developing fetus during pregnancy

Ex: Regular check-ups monitor fetal growth and detect any abnormalities .
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to spontaneously lose the pregnancy before reaching viability, typically within the first 20 weeks

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

Ex: Adequate hydration is important to morning sickness.
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the process of delivering a baby without medical interventions, emphasizing the body's natural processes

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

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

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

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

Ex: The laws surrounding the rights of surrogate mother vary significantly from one country to another .
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a newborn who is born at or near the expected due date, typically between 37 and 42 weeks of gestation

Ex: The nurse measured the growth and development of term infant.
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trimester
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one of the three roughly three-month periods, each marking different stages of fetal development and maternal changes

Ex: Symptoms like morning sickness are common in the trimesters.
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a flexible tube connecting the fetus to the placenta, facilitating the exchange of nutrients and oxygen during pregnancy

Ex: The baby 's heartbeat is often checked through umbilical cord.
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unborn
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not yet having been born or brought to life, typically referring to a developing fetus during pregnancy

Ex: Various tests can provide insights into the health of unborn.
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a tool or method, like condoms or contraceptive pills, used to prevent pregnancy

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

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the intentional prevention of pregnancy using various methods or devices

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

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a surgical cut to widen the vaginal opening during childbirth

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labor
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the process of contractions and cervical dilation that leads to childbirth

Ex: Breathing exercises help women cope with the pain labor.
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condom
[noun]

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

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

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