Labor and Delivery Terminology, Medical Terminology
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| show | passage of blood or blood-tinged mucus. Usually indicates that labor is nearing because it indicates that the cervix is changing shape
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| show | Hormones produced naturally by the body – producing sedation and euphoria effects and raising the pain threshold
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| show | Intra/partum During labor
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| show | Not to be confused with electrical energy that shoots from the sky – this is when the mother feels a physical relief from pressure under the diaphragm due to the fetal head descending into the pelvic brim
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| show | Hormone secreted by posterior pituitary gland. In reproduction - causes stimulation of uterus, causing contracts, as well as expulsion of milk during breastfeeding. “Feel good” hormone, also aids in orgasm. Three cheers for oxytocin.
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| show | Malpresention during labor in which more then one part of the fetus presents – example, head and hand, or even head and cord
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| show | Middle Refers to middle or midline plane of the body or a structure
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| show | Eight different position of the fetus in the mother's pelvis – most favorable for delivery is left occiput anterior (LOA)
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| show | How the fetus is occupying the uterus, and usually which part will show first during birth. There are six main presentations (vertex, brow, face, breech, shoulder anterior, shoulder posterior)
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| show | The location of the presenting fetal part in the birth canal. -5 to -1 is above the ischial spine, 0 is right at the ischial spine, +1 to +5 is below the ischial spine. (+5 is crowning)
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| show | Arc of pelvis axis, route taken by fetus during their passage through birth canal
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| show | Normal metabolic product of liver – excess ketones in urine often indicate diabetes
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| show | Pertaining to the perineum
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| show | muscles, tissue, and skin between vagina and anus. Perineum stretches significantly during childbirth
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| Acromion | show 🗑
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| show | asymmetrical Type of fetal presentation – the head is presenting first but it is tipped at the shoulder. Not favorable and can increase both first stage and second stage labor.
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| show | The relationship of fetal parts to one another inside the uterus
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| Breech | show 🗑
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| show | The anterior fontanelle – also known as the “soft spot”
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| Cardinal movements | show 🗑
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| Cephalic | show 🗑
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| show | “born in the caul” When the amniotic sac fails to rupture during labor - fully enveloping baby as it is born.
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| show | Relation of the long axis of fetus to long axis of mother's uterus – they are normally parallel.
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| show | Baby's first bowel movement after birth – greenish-black material that has been in the fetal intestinal tract. Can sometimes be passed during labor.
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| show | Slanting Usually refers to a type of abnormal lie of the fetus – slanted in the uterus, which can present problems in labor and difficult or impossible delivery
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| show | Ox-eye-putt Refers to the back part of the head or skull. Term is used when referring to vertex positions
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| show | Type of fetal lie – plans fetal head is parallel with maternal pelvis. Opposite of asynclitism
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| show | Therapeutic use of water to release discomfort. Laboring in birth pool or in shower considered hydrotherapy
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| show | Abnormal and acute allergic reaction effecting the lungs, airways, and ability to breathe
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| show | An/ox/ia Oxygen deprivation
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| show | Extreme thickening of a muscle ring in the uterus during labor – both palpable and often visible. Usually sign of imminent uterine rupture and can trap the fetus inside.
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| show | Brady/cardia Abnormally slow heart beat – below 60 beats a minute for adults, below 100 beats a minute for fetus
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| show | Chorio/amnion/itis Inflammation of the fetal membranes due to an infection – usually by way of bacteria infection introduced in the vagina.
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| show | Vertical uterine incision during a c-section – usually reserved for emergencies so the doctor may deliver the baby faster. Women with a classical incision are not advised a VBAC.
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| show | Cysto/cele Herniation of bladder into the vagina – due to pelvic floor damage during childbirth
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| show | When the fetal head fails to rotate in labor, despite steady descent. Essentially “skipping” cardinal movements. Cesarean or assisted vaginal deliver is usually required
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| show | Bursting open or rupturing Can be normal or abnormal – abdominal wound after surgery, or Graafian follicle at ovulation
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| show | Hyp/ox/ia Lack of oxygen reaching the bodily tissues
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| show | Inability of uterine muscles to contract efficiently – usually the cause of prolonged labor and overexerted mother
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| Rectocele | show 🗑
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| Sepsis | show 🗑
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| show | Tachy/cardia Abnormally fast heart beat and pulse Over 100 in adults and over 180 in fetus
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| show | When the umbilical cord presents first or alongside a fetal part. Considered an emergency as the baby's oxygen and blood supply is cut off due to pressure in the vagina. Assisted delivery or c-section is usually required.
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| show | Amnio/tomy Another term for artificial rupture of membranes – outside rupture of membranes to induce or facilitate labor
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| show | A symptom or condition that makes a particular treatment or procedure inadvisable
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| show | Midline surgical incision in the stretched perineum during childbirth to enlarge vaginal opening and help with delivery.
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| McRobert’s position | show 🗑
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| show | Swab test to check for the presence of amniotic fluid. Can be used in conjunction with a fern test.
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| Pudendal block | show 🗑
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