amnionitis
inflammation of the amnion
chorioamnionitis
inflammation of the chorion and amnion
choriocarcinoma
cancerous tumor of the chorion
dystocia
difficult labor
hysterorrhexis
rupture of the uterus
oligohydramnios
scanty amnion water (less than the normal amount of amniotic fluid; 500ml or less)
polyhydramninos
much amnion water (more than the normal amount of amniotic fluid; 2000ml or more) (hydramnios)
abortion (AB)
termination of pregnancy by the expulsion from the uterus of an embryo before fetal viability, usually before 20 weeks of gestation. miscarriage is natural
abruptio placentae
premature separation of the placenta from the uterine wall
eclampsia
severe complication and progression of preeclampsia characterized by convulsion
ectopic pregnancy
pregnancy occurring outside the uterus, commonly in the uterine tubes
placenta previa
abnormally low implantation of the placenta on the uterine wall completely or partially covering the cervix [dilation of cervix can cause separation and bleeding. c section required]
preeclampsia
abnormal condition encountered during pregnancy or shortly after delivery characterized by high blood pressure, edema, and proteinuria, but with no convulsions or coma. The cause is unknown; if not successfully treated the condition will progress to eclampsia. Eclampsia is the third most common cause of maternal death in the United States after hemorrhage and infection
microcephalus
(fetus with very) small head
omphalitis
inflammation of the umbilicus
omphalocele
herniation at the umbilicus (a part of the intestine protrudes through the abdominal wall at birth)
pyloric stenosis
narrowing pertaining to the pyloric sphincter
tracheoesophageal fistula
abnormal passageway pertaining to the esophagus and the trachea
cleft lip and palate
congenital split of the lip and roof of the mouth
Down syndrome
congenital condition characterized by varying degrees of mental retardation and multiple defects. trisomy 21
erythroblastosis fetalis
condition of the newborn characterized by hemolysis of the erythrocytes. The condition is usually caused by incompatibility of the infant's and mother's blood, occurring when the mother's blood is Rh negative and the infant's blood is Rh positive
esophageal atresia
congenital absence of part of the esophagus. Food cannot pass from the baby's mouth to the stomach
fetal alcohol sydrome
a condition caused by excessive alcohol consumption by the mother during pregnancy. Various birth defects may present, including central nervous system dysfunction and malformations of the skull and face
gastroschisis
a congenital fissure of the abdominal wall not at the umbilicus. Enterocele, protrusion of the intestine, is usually present
respiratory distress syndrome
a respiratory complication in the newborn especially in premature infants. In premature infants RS is caused by normal immaturity of the respiratory system resulting in compromised respiration
spina bifia
congenital defect in the vertebral column caused by the failure of the vertebral arch to close. If the meninges protrude through the opening the condition is called meningocele. Protrusion of both the meninges and spinal cord is called meningomyelocele
amniotomy
incision into the amnion (rupture of the fetal membrane to induce labor)
episiotomy
incision of the vulva (perineum), sometimes performed during delivery. perineotomy
pelvic sonography
pertaining to the pelvis, process of recording sound
amniocentesis
surgical puncture to aspirate amniotic fluid. The fluid is used for the assessment of fetal health and maturity to aid in diagnosing fetal abnormalities
amnioscope
instrument used for visual examination of the amniotic fluid (and the fetus)
amnioscopy
visual examination of amniotic fluid (and the fetus)
amniochorial
pertaining to the amnion and chorion
amniorrhea
discharge (escape) of amniotic fluid
amniorrhexis
rupture of the amnion
antepartum
before childbirth (reference to the mother)
embryogenic
producing an embryo
embryoid
resembling an embryo
fetal
pertaining to the fetus
gravida
pregnant (woman); (a woman who is or has been pregnant, regardless of pregnancy outcome)
gravidopuerperal
pertaining to the pregnancy and childbirth (from delivery until reproductive organs return to normal)
intrapartum
within (during) labor and childbirth
lactic
pertaining to milk
lactogenic
producing milk (by stimulation)
lactorrhea
(spontaneous) discharge of milk
multigravida
many pregnancies (a woman who has been pregnant two or more times)
multipara (multip)
many births (a woman who has given birth to two or more viable offspring)
natal
pertaining to birth
neonate
new birth (an infant from birth to 4 weeks of age)
neonatologist
physician who studies and treats disorders of the newborn
neonatology
study of the newborn
nulligravida
no pregnancies (a woman who has never been pregnant)
nullipara
no births (a woman who has not given birth to a viable offspring)
para
birth (a woman who has given birth to a viable offspring)
postnatal
pertaining to after birth (reference to the newborn)
post partum
pertaining to after birth (mother)
antepartum
before birth (mother)
prenatal
before birth (newborn)
primigravida
first pregnancy (a woman in her first pregnancy)
pseudocyesis
false pregnancy (a woman who believes she is pregnant - this may be a psychological condition or related to underlying pathology, such as a uterine tumor)
primipara (primip)
first birth (a woman who has given birth to one viable offspring)
peurpera
childbirth (a woman who has just given birth)
purperal
pertaining to (immediately after) childbirth
teratogen
any agent producing malformations (in the developing embryo). Teratogens include chemicals agents such as drugs, alcohol, viruses, x-rays, and environmental factors such as age or health of the mother
teratogenic
producing malformations (in the developing embryo)
teratology
study of malformations (usually in regard to the malformations caused by teratogens on the developing embryo)
Apgar score
system for rapid neonatal assessment at 1 minute and 5 minutes after birth
breech presentation
parturition (act of giving birth) in which the buttocks, feet, or knees emrge first
cephalic presentation
parturition (act of giving birth) in which any part of the head emerges first. It is the most common presentation
cesarean section
the birth of a baby through an incision in the mother's abdomen and uterus
colostrum
thin, milky fluid secreted by the breast during pregnancy and during the first days after birth before lactation begins
congenital anomaly
abnormality present at birth
in vitro fertilization (IVF)
a method of fertilizing human ova outside the body and placing the zygote into the uterus; used when infertility is present
lactation
the secretion of milk
lochia
vaginal discharge after childbirth
meconium
first stool of the newborn (greenish black)
midwife
an individual who practices midwifery or assistance in childbirth
midwifery
the practice of assisting in childbirth
obstetrician
physician who specializes in obstetrics
obstetrics
medical specialty dealing with pregnancy, childbirth and puerperium
parturition
act of giving birth
premature infant
infant born before completing 37 weeks of gestation
puerperium
period from delivery until the reproductive organs return to normal (approximately 6 weeks)
quickening
the first feeling of movement of the fetus in utero by the pregnant woman. It usually occurs between 16 and 20 weeks of gestation
stillborn
born dead
postpartum
after childbirth (reference to the mother)
apgar score
system for rapid neonatal assessment at 1 minute and 5 minutes after birth
cephalic presentation
birth position in which nay part of the head emerges first. It is most common presentation
amni/o, amnion/o
amnion, amniotic fluid
chori/o
chorion (fetal membrane)
gravid/o
pregnancy
nat/o
birth
omphal/o
umbilivus, navel
par/o, par/o
childbirth, labor, bear
puerper/o
childbirth
pylor/o
pylorus, pyloric sphincter (opening from the stomach to the small intestines)
terat/o
malformations
ante- pre-
before
micro-
small
multi-
many
nulli-
none
post-
after
-amnios
amnion, amniotic fluid
-cyesis
pregnancy
e, is, um, us
no meaning
-rrhexis
rupture
-tocia
birth/labor
CS
CESAREAN SECTION
CVS
chorionic villus sampling takes sample of tissue from placenta for prenatal genetic diagnosis
EDD
expected date of delivery
FAS
fetal alcohol syndrome
multip
multipara; multiparous
NB
newborn
OB
obstetrics
primip
primipara
RDS
respiratory distress syndrome - in the newborn infant, condition marked by dyspnea and cyanosis and related to absence of surfactant, a substance that permits normal expansion of lungs; also called hyaline membrane disease
VBAC
vaginal birth after c-section