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Active labor when the cervix will dilate from 6 to 10 centimeters and contractions will become stronger, closer together, and regular
Alternative birth center offers an option for women having a low-risk pregnancy who want to give birth with minimal intervention in a cozy home-like setting
Amniotic sac the fluid-filled sac that contains and protects a fetus in the womb
Anesthesiologist a person who specializes in preoperative care, developing anesthetic plans, and the administration of anesthetics
Braxton-Hicks contractions mild, irregular contractions during pregnancy
Breech birth when a baby is positioned feet or bottom first in the uterus
Certified nurse midwife someone who focuses on preconception, pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum, and newborn care
Cesarean section the surgical delivery of a baby through a cut (incision) made in the mother's abdomen and uterus
Dilate to widen
Doulas a trained companion who is not a healthcare professional and who supports another person through a significant health-related experience like childbirth
Epidural an injection in a woman’s back to stop her from feeling pain in part of her body; commonly given for pain relief in childbirth
Episiotomy a surgical cut made at the opening of the vagina during childbirth to enlarge the opening for the baby to pass through
Home delivery giving birth at home
Lamaze method a method that stresses special breathing patterns and other natural relaxation techniques for dealing with pain
Natural childbirth childbirth without routine medical interventions
Obstetrician a doctor who specializes in pregnancy, childbirth, and a woman’s reproductive system
Premature labor when a woman’s body starts getting ready for birth more than three weeks before the due date
Standard hospital delivery giving birth at a hospital
Transition the process or period of changing from one state or condition to another
Water birth when at least part of a woman’s labor, delivery, or both happen while in a birth pool filled with warm water
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