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Words Related to Medical Science - Pregnancy
Here you will learn some English words related to pregnancy, such as "miscarriage", "contraction", and "labor".
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afterbirth
[noun]
the placenta and associated tissues expelled from the uterus after the baby is born
amniotic fluid
[noun]
the clear, watery fluid surrounding and protecting the fetus within the amniotic sac during pregnancy
baby blues
[noun]
a severe depressive disorder that is primarily experienced by women after giving birth to a child
to bear
[verb]
to bring forth or give birth to a living being, such as a human or animal offspring
breech birth
[noun]
the delivery of a baby with the buttocks or feet positioned to emerge first, rather than the head, during childbirth
cesarean section
[noun]
a surgical operation by which a fetus is delivered through an incision in the mother's abdomen
contraction
[noun]
the periodic tightening and releasing of the uterine muscles during labor, facilitating the gradual opening of the cervix for childbirth
eclampsia
[noun]
a pregnancy complication characterized by high blood pressure and seizures that can be detrimental to the health of mother and baby
ectopic pregnancy
[noun]
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
fetus
[noun]
an offspring of a human or animal that is not born yet, particularly a human aged more than eight weeks after conception
fetal
[adjective]
associated with anything related to the developing fetus during pregnancy
miscarriage
[noun]
the unexpected or spontaneous expulsion of a fetus from the uterus before it is mature enough to survive independently
to miscarry
[verb]
to spontaneously lose the pregnancy before reaching viability, typically within the first 20 weeks
morning sickness
[noun]
a common pregnancy symptom characterized by nausea and vomiting, typically occurring during the first trimester
natural childbirth
[noun]
the process of delivering a baby without medical interventions, emphasizing the body's natural processes
prenatal
[adjective]
related to the period occurring or existing before birth, specifically in relation to the development and care of the fetus during pregnancy
preeclampsia
[noun]
a pregnancy condition involving high blood pressure and organ damage, presenting risks to both mother and baby
stillbirth
[noun]
the loss of a baby after 20 weeks of gestation, occurring before or during delivery
surrogacy
[noun]
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
surrogate mother
[noun]
a woman who agrees to carry and give birth to another couple's child
term infant
[noun]
a newborn who is born at or near the expected due date, typically between 37 and 42 weeks of gestation
trimester
[noun]
one of the three roughly three-month periods, each marking different stages of fetal development and maternal changes
umbilical cord
[noun]
a flexible tube connecting the fetus to the placenta, facilitating the exchange of nutrients and oxygen during pregnancy
unborn
[adjective]
not yet having been born or brought to life, typically referring to a developing fetus during pregnancy
barrier method
[noun]
a form of contraception that involves physically blocking sperm from reaching the egg to prevent pregnancy
birth control device
[noun]
a tool or method, like condoms or contraceptive pills, used to prevent pregnancy
contraceptive
[adjective]
(of methods, devices, or medications) capable of preventing conception or pregnancy
contraception
[noun]
the intentional prevention of pregnancy using various methods or devices
diaphragm
[noun]
a dome-shaped contraceptive device that blocks sperm from reaching the uterus
termination
[noun]
a medical operation that is performed to to end an undesired pregnancy before the fetus reaches a viable age
condom
[noun]
a thin barrier used during sex to prevent the exchange of bodily fluids and reduce the risk of STIs and unintended pregnancies
intrauterine device
[noun]
a T-shaped contraceptive device placed in the uterus to prevent pregnancy
contraceptive implant
[noun]
a small device that a healthcare provider inserts under the skin of the upper arm to prevent pregnancy by releasing hormones
vaginal ring
[noun]
a flexible ring that is inserted into the vagina and releases hormones to prevent pregnancy for a month at a time
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