Medical Science - Pregnancy
Here you will learn some English words related to pregnancy, such as "miscarriage", "contraction", and "labor".
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to terminate an undesired pregnancy before the fetus reaches a viable age
the placenta and associated tissues expelled from the uterus after the baby is born
the clear, watery fluid surrounding and protecting the fetus within the amniotic sac during pregnancy
the delivery of a baby with the buttocks or feet positioned to emerge first, rather than the head, during childbirth
the periodic tightening and releasing of the uterine muscles during labor, facilitating the gradual opening of the cervix for childbirth
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
an offspring of a human or animal that is not born yet, particularly a human aged more than eight weeks after conception
associated with anything related to the developing fetus during pregnancy
to spontaneously lose the pregnancy before reaching viability, typically within the first 20 weeks
a common pregnancy symptom characterized by nausea and vomiting, typically occurring during the first trimester
the process of delivering a baby without medical interventions, emphasizing the body's natural processes
related to the period occurring or existing before birth, specifically in relation to the development and care of the fetus during pregnancy
a pregnancy condition involving high blood pressure and organ damage, presenting risks to both mother and baby
a woman who agrees to carry and take the responsibility of another couple's child
a newborn who is born at or near the expected due date, typically between 37 and 42 weeks of gestation
one of the three roughly three-month periods, each marking different stages of fetal development and maternal changes
a flexible tube connecting the fetus to the placenta, facilitating the exchange of nutrients and oxygen during pregnancy
not yet having been born or brought to life, typically referring to a developing fetus during pregnancy
a tool or method, like condoms or contraceptive pills, used to prevent pregnancy
(of methods, devices, or medications) capable of preventing conception or pregnancy
the process of contractions and cervical dilation that leads to childbirth
a thin barrier used during sex to prevent the exchange of bodily fluids and reduce the risk of STIs and unintended pregnancies
