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1.01 Child Dev.Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Breastfeeding | Feeding a baby with milk from the mother’s breast. |
| Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) | A U.S. law that allows workers to take up to 12 weeks off work without pay for family or medical reasons and still keep their job. |
| Maternity leave | Time off from work given to a mother before and after having a baby |
| Newborn | A baby who is 0–28 days old. |
| Perineum | The area of the body between the vagina and anus. |
| Postpartum | The time period after a baby is born, when the mother is recovering. |
| Postpartum blues | Mild emotional changes after birth, like crying, mood swings, or trouble sleeping, that usually go away in a few weeks. |
| Postpartum depression | A more serious and longer-lasting depression after birth that can affect a mother’s ability to care for herself or her baby. |
| Postpartum psychosis | A rare but very serious mental illness after birth that needs immediate medical help. |
| Support system | A group of people who provide help, care, and emotional support |