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chapter 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 vocabulary
Term | Definition |
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bed rest | stopping all activity and staying in bed in order to prevent labor from starting begore a baby is ready to be born |
neonatal | pertaining to a newborn infant |
neonatologists | doctors who specialize in caring for newborn babies |
neonate | a newborn baby |
Cesarean section (C-section) | a birthing procedure in which a baby is delivered through an incision in the mother's abdomen |
episiotomy | an incision sometimes made in the perineal area during vaginal delivery that enlarges the vaginal opening for the baby's head to move through |
postpartum depression | a type of depression that occurs after giving birth |
ready-to-use formula | a type of formula for infants that is sold in bottles and ready to use |
concentrated formula | a type of formula for infants that is sold in cans or bottles and must be mixed with sterile water before using |
powdered formula | a type of formula for infants that is sold in cans and is measured and mixed with sterile water |
umbilical cord | the cord that connects a baby tot he placenta inside the mother's uterus |
circumcision | the removal of part of the foreskin of the penis |
apnea | the absence of breathing |
child abuse | the physical, emotional, or sexual mistreatment of a child |
child neglect | the purposeful or unintentional failure to provide the needs of a child |
basted | coated with juices or other liquid during roasting |
compost | a mixture of decaying food and garden waste that is used to improve and fertilize soil |
recycling | the process of taking materials that would have been considered waste and turning them into new products |
resume | a summary or listing of relevant job experience and education |
stress | the state of being frightened, excited, confused, in danger, or irritated |
stressor | something that causes stress |