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Basic Reproductive Terms
- Gynecology – Branch of medicine dealing with female reproductive system.
- Obstetrics – Branch dealing with pregnancy, childbirth, and post-delivery care.
- Midwifery – Care of women during pregnancy, labor, and after delivery.
- Reproductive System – Organs involved in reproduction.
- Menarche – First menstrual cycle in a female.
- Menopause – Permanent stopping of menstruation.
- Menstrual Cycle – Monthly hormonal cycle preparing the uterus for pregnancy.
- Ovulation – Release of an ovum (egg) from the ovary.
- Fertilization – Union of sperm and ovum.
- Implantation – Attachment of fertilized ovum to uterine wall.
Pregnancy-Related Terms
- Pregnancy (Gestation) – Period from conception to birth.
- Trimester – Each 3-month period of pregnancy.
- Gravida – Total number of pregnancies.
- Para – Number of births after viability.
- Primigravida – Woman pregnant for the first time.
- Multigravida – Woman who has been pregnant more than once.
- Antenatal Care (ANC) – Care given during pregnancy.
- Postnatal Care (PNC) – Care after childbirth.
- High-Risk Pregnancy – Pregnancy with increased risk to mother or baby.
- Expected Date of Delivery (EDD) – Estimated date of childbirth.
Labor & Delivery Terms
- Labor – Process of childbirth.
- Stages of Labor – Cervical dilation, delivery of baby, delivery of placenta.
- Cervix – Lower part of uterus opening into vagina.
- Dilatation – Opening of cervix during labor.
- Effacement – Thinning of cervix.
- Contraction – Tightening of uterine muscles.
- Presentation – Part of fetus entering pelvis first.
- Cephalic Presentation – Head-first position.
- Breech Presentation – Buttocks or feet first position.
- Normal Vaginal Delivery (NVD) – Natural birth through vagina.
Post-Delivery & Newborn Care
- Placenta – Organ supplying nutrients to fetus.
- Lochia – Vaginal discharge after delivery.
- Puerperium – 6-week period after childbirth.
- Breastfeeding (Lactation) – Feeding baby with breast milk.
- Colostrum – First thick yellow milk rich in antibodies.
- Involution – Uterus returning to pre-pregnancy size.
- Episiotomy – Surgical cut to enlarge vaginal opening.
- Postpartum Hemorrhage (PPH) – Excessive bleeding after delivery.
- Stillbirth – Baby born dead after viability.
- Neonate – Baby within first 28 days of life.
Gynecological Disorders
- Amenorrhea – Absence of menstruation.
- Dysmenorrhea – Painful menstruation.
- Menorrhagia – Excessive menstrual bleeding.
- Leucorrhea – Abnormal vaginal discharge.
- Endometriosis – Growth of endometrial tissue outside uterus.
- Fibroid – Non-cancerous tumor of uterus.
- Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) – Infection of female reproductive organs.
- Infertility – Inability to conceive.
- Ectopic Pregnancy – Pregnancy outside uterus.
- Cervical Cancer – Cancer of cervix.
Family Planning & Contraception
- Contraception – Prevention of pregnancy.
- Barrier Method – Method blocking sperm entry (condom).
- Oral Contraceptive Pills (OCP) – Hormonal pills preventing ovulation.
- Intrauterine Device (IUD) – Device placed in uterus to prevent pregnancy.
- Sterilization – Permanent method of contraception.
- Vasectomy – Male sterilization.
- Tubectomy – Female sterilization.
- Spacing Method – Temporary contraceptive methods.
- Emergency Contraception – Used after unprotected sex.
- Family Planning Counseling – Guidance on birth control methods.
Important Nursing Terms
- Perineal Care – Care of genital area after delivery.
- Fundal Height – Height of uterus during pregnancy.
- Asepsis – Prevention of infection.
- Vital Signs – Temperature, pulse, respiration, BP.
- Maternal Mortality – Death of mother related to pregnancy.
- Neonatal Mortality – Death of newborn within 28 days.
- Safe Motherhood – Care ensuring mother’s health.
- Partograph – Chart showing labor progress.
- Anemia in Pregnancy – Low hemoglobin during pregnancy.
- Health Education – Teaching mother about care and hygiene.