| A | B |
|---|
| abortion | termination of a pregnancy (spontaneous or induced) |
| amnion | inner layer of amniotic sac |
| amniotic fluid | fluid that cushions & protexts fetus |
| amniotic sac | fetal membrane (holds fulid & fetus) |
| Braxton Hicks | irregualr contractions that occur thorughout pregnancy |
| breech | abnormal birth position (buttocks first) |
| cesarian section | incision into abdomen & uterus to deliver baby |
| chorion | outer layer of amniotic sac |
| eclampsia | severe diabetes during pregnancy |
| ectopic pregnancy | implantation of fertilized ovum in fallopian tube |
| embryo | fertiized ovum (first two months of prenancuy) |
| fetus | fertilized ovum (later months of pregnancy |
| gamete | sex cell |
| gestation | time between fertilization & labor |
| hyperemesis | excessive vomiting |
| laboar | time from cervical dilation to delivery of placenta |
| meconium | first feces of a newborn |
| obstetrics | medical specialiy related to labor & delivery |
| perineum | area between vaginal opening & anus |
| placenta | temporary organ for maternal/fetal nutrient, oxygen & waste exchange |
| postpartum | after childbirth |
| RH incompatability | reaction between Rh- maternal blood with Rh+ fetal blood (maternal blood forms antibodies) |
| tubal lpregnancy | implantation of fertiized ovum in fallopian tube |
| umbilicus | navel, belly button |
| zygote | fertilized ovum (egg) |
