Period of time for mother between birth of baby and 6 weeks after.
POSTPARTUM
A baby born before developing full term and weighing less than 5.5 pounds.
PREMATURE
When the mucus plug covering the cervix is released and is pinkish in color.
SHOW
Labor from 8-10cm, often considered the hardest part of labor.
TRANSITION
Period of time for baby between birth and 6 weeks.
POSTNATAL
Attached at the end of the umbilical cord to the uterine wall to transport nourishment from mother to baby.
PLACENTA
Physician trained to care for children from birth through adolescence
PEDIATRICIAN
Physician trained to care for female concerns during prenatal care, delivering babies and through postnatal care.
OBSTETRICIAN
Child birth without need of pain killers
NATURAL CHILDBIRTH
The heavy vaginal discharge after the birth of baby.
LOCHIA
When baby moves head down into position for birth at the end of pregnancy
LIGHTENING
The work of the mother to help deliver the baby.
LABOR
When the uterus contracts at irregular intervals throughout pregnancy
Braxton-Hicks
The placenta, umbilical cord, and amniotic sac delivered as the 3rd stage of labor
Afterbirth
When a baby is delivered through an incision in the abdominal wall.
cesarean section
Tightening of the uterine muscles that help dilate the cervix and move the baby through the birth canal.
Contractions
