- Industry: Health care
- Number of terms: 8622
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An incision made in the perineum to enlarge the vaginal opening just before the emergence of the baby's head.
Industry:Parenting
An indication of how far the presenting part of the baby (usually the head) has progressed through the pelvis. A baby who has just begun to descend may be at -4 or -5 station. A fully engaged baby (one whose head has reached the bony landmarks of the pelvis) is said to be at "zero (or 0) station". As the head continues to descend through the pelvis, it is considered +1 or +2 station until it crowns at the vaginal opening at +5 station.
Industry:Parenting
An indication, based on a nonstress test or other test, that a fetus might be in distress.
Industry:Parenting
An infection anywhere in the urinary system, usually in the bladder. Symptoms include fever, increased need to urinate, or a burning sensation while urinating. UTIs are common during pregnancy and are treated with antibiotics.
Industry:Parenting
An infection in the vagina. Symptoms may include green, yellow, or strong smelling discharge, burning, itching, or soreness.
Industry:Parenting
An infection of the liver caused by a blood-borne virus or through sexual contact. It can be passed from mother to child during pregnancy, though there is a vaccine that all newborns receive.
Industry:Parenting
An infertility treatment similar to IVF in which sperm and surgically removed eggs are inserted into the fallopian tube at the same time, in the hope that the egg will be fertilized and implant in the uterus.
Industry:Parenting
An inherited disorder that affects the respiratory and digestive systems.
Industry:Parenting
An inherited genetic disorder of hemoglobin in red blood cells. Most common in individuals of Mediterranean, black, or Southeast Asian ancestry.
Industry:Parenting
An injection of anesthesia to numb a small area on the body. Women are often given a local before receiving an epidural or an episiotomy.
Industry:Parenting
