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| Births per 1000 women from 15-44 years of age |
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| Number of deaths of infants <1 per 1000 live births |
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| Number of deaths of infants <28 days per 1000 live births |
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| Number of maternal deaths from births, complications of pregnancy, and puerperium (first 42 days after termination of pregnancy) per 100,000 live births |
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| Focus on care of childbearing women and their family thru all stages of pregnancy and childbirth and first 4 weeks after birth |
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| Infant born prior to completion of 37 weeks of gestation |
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| A diagnostic and treatment process that a clinician should follow for a certain type of patient, illness, or clinical circumstance. |
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| Pelvic muscle exercises to strengthen the pubococcygeal muscles |
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| The actual permanent cessation of menstrual cycles-diagnosed after 1 year without menses |
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| Period of transition of changing ovarian activity before menopause and thru first years of amenorrhea |
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| Onset, or beginning, of menstrual function |
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| Periodic vaginal discharge of bloody fluid from the non-pregnant uterus that occurs from the age of menarche thru menopause |
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| Area between the vagina and rectum in females and between the scrotum and rectum in males |
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| Period in which reproductive organs mature and become functionally capable of reproduction |
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| External female genetalia consisting of labia majora and minora, clitoris, urinary meatus and vaginal introitus |
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| Pad of fatty tissue and coarse skin that overlies the symphesis pubis in a woman-covered with hair after puberty |
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| Fold of skin or foreskin covering the glans penis of the male |
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| Two thin folds of delicate hairless skin inside labia majora |
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| Two folds of skin containing fat and covered with hair that lie on either side of vaginal opening=form each side of vulva |
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| Membranous fold that normally partially covers the entrance to the vagina |
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| The opening to the muscular canal extending from the cervix to the outside of the body |
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| A thin flat tissue underneath the vaginal opening formed by the joining of the labia minora |
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| Female organ analogous to the penis- body of erectile tissue situated at the anterior junction of the vulva |
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| 2 Small glands on either side of vaginal orifice that secrete mucous during coitus |
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| Located on either side of urethra and produce mucus to lubricate the vagina |
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| Pigmented ring of tissue surrounding the nipple |
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| Absence or supression of menstruation |
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| Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding (DUB) |
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| Abnormal bleeding from the uterus for reasons that are not readily established |
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Primary: Painful menstruation beginning 2-6mos after menarche related to ovulation
Secondary: Painful mestruation r/t organic disease ie endometriosis, PID, or uterine neoplasm |
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| The presence of tissue that normally grows inside the uterus (womb) in an abnormal anatomical location |
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| Abnormally profuse or excessive menstral flow |
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| Abnormal bleeding from the uterus at any time other than the menstrual period |
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| Abnormally light or infrequent menstruation |
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| Fibrous, encapsulated connective tissue tumor especially of the uterus |
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| Benign smooth muscle tumor |
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| Prevention of implantation or conception |
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| Lactation not associated with childbirth or breastfeeding; symptom of pituitary tumor |
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| Protrusion of the offending part |
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| Fluid surrounding the fetus derived primarily from maternal serum and fetal urine |
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| A thin-walled hollow structure in early embryonic development that contains a cluster of cells called the inner cell mass from which the embryo arises. The outer layer of cells gives rise to the placenta and other supporting tissues needed for fetal development within the uterus while the inner cell mass cells gives rise to the tissues of the body. |
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| Cephalocaudal Development |
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| Development of the fetus from head to "tail" |
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| Tiny vascular protrusions on the chorionic surface that project into the maternal blood sinuses of the uterus that help form the placenta and secrete human chorionic gonadatropin |
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| Union of sperm and ovum resulting in fertilization; formation of one-celled zygote |
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| Maternal aspect of placenta made up of uterine blood vessels, endometrial stoma, and glands. It is shed in lochial discharge after birth |
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| A key arterial shunt (ductus) in fetal life. Before birth, blood pumped from the heart through the pulmonary artery toward the lungs is shunted into the aorta. This arterial shunt is a short vessel called the ductus arteriosus. When the shunt is open, it is said to be patent. |
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| A Blood vessel carrying oxegenated blood between umbilical vein and inferior vena cava bypassing the liver |
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| The organism in the early stages of growth and differentiation from fertilization to, in humans, the beginning of the third month of pregnancy. After that point in time, it is termed a fetus |
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| Fertilization is the process of combining the male gamete, or "sperm," with the female gamete, or "ovum." The product of this combination is a cell called a zygote |
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| The amnion and chorion surrounding the fetus |
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| Child in utero from 8th week until birth |
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| Septal opening between the atria of fetal heart |
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| Mature male or female germ cell: sperm or ovum |
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| Production of blood cells |
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| Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG) |
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| Hormone produced by chorionic villi-biologic marker in pregnancy tests |
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| Embedding of the fertilized ovum in the uterine mucosa |
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| Lecithin/Sphingomyelin Ratio |
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| Ratio of lecithin to sphingomyelin in amniotic fluid used to assess maturity of fetal lungs |
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| First stools of infant; viscid, sticky, dark greenish-brown almost black, sterile and odorless |
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| Stage of fertilized ovum in which there is a solid mass of cells resembling a mullberry |
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| Change in gene or chromasome in gametes that may be transmitted to offspring |
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| Specialized vascular disk-shaped organ for maternal-fetal gas and nutrient exchange |
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| Maternal perception of fetal movement; usually occurs between 16-20 weeks of gestation |
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| Phosphoprotein necessary for normal respiratory function prevents alveolar collapse |
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| Non-genetic factors that cause malformations and disorders in utero |
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| The cord that connects the developing embryo or fetus with the placenta and through which run the umbilical arteries and vein. The matrix (the substance) of the umbilical cord is known as Wharton's jelly and is a rich source of stem cells |
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| Capable of living outside the uterus-minimum 20 weeks of gestation |
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| The cell formed by the union of a male sex cell (a sperm) and a female sex cell (an ovum). |
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| Movability of a floating object; diagnostic technique using palpation-a floating object when tapped or pushed moves away and the returns |
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| Mild, intermittant (painless-ha!) uterine contractions that occur during pregnancy and occur more frequently as it progresses |
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| Violet color of vaginal mucosa that is visible from about the fourth week caused by increased vascularity |
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| Increased pigmentation over bridge of nose and cheeks of pregnant women-known as mask of pregnancy |
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| A sticky white or yellow fluid secreted by the breasts during the second half of pregnancy and for a few days after birth before the breast milk comes in. |
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| Easily broken. May refer to fragile condition of cervix causing it to bleed easily when touched |
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| Softening of the cervix, a probable sign of pregnancy seen in the second month |
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| Softening of the lowe uterine segment seen in the second to third month of pregnancy-palpated during bimanual exam and classified as a probable sign of pregnancy |
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| White or yellowish discharge from the vaginal canal that may be normal or a sign of pathological state |
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| Sensation of decreased abdominal distention produced by uterine decent as fetus settles into pelvic cavity-usually 2 weeks before delivery |
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| Dark pigmentation line from symphesis pubis to umbilicus during pregnancy |
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| Small nodular glands on the areolas that enlarge during pregnancy and lactation |
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| Woman who has been pregnant 2 or more times |
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| Woman who has carried 2 or more pregnancies to viability-whether or not they ended in live or stillbirths |
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| Woman who has never been pregnant |
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| Woman who has not yet carried a pregnancy to term |
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| Number of past pregnancies carried to viability |
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| Pregnancy prolonged past 42 weeks of gestation |
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| Birth prior to 37 weeks of gestation |
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| Woman who is pregnant for the first time |
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| Woman who has carried one pregnancy to viability-stillborn or live birth |
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| Excessive spitting with N/V during pregnancy |
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| Stretch marks-shining reddish marks caused by stretching of the skin often found on the abdomen, thighs and breasts during pregnancy |
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| The normal gestation period |
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| an appetite for non-nutritive substances (e.g., coal, soil, chalk, paper etc.) or an abnormal appetite for some things that may be considered foods, such as food ingredients (e.g., flour, raw potato, starch). |
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| A massage stroke used to warm up the muscle before deep tissue work using petrissage. |
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| Refers to the pathological expression of laughter, crying, or smiling. |
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| Dome shaped upper portion of the uterus between the points of insertion of falopian tubes |
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| Method for calculating the estimated date of birth or due date |
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| Occurring or happening before birth |
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| Use of high frequency sound waves for a variety of obstatric diagnosis and fetal surveillance |
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| Shock; fall in blood pressure by impaired venous return due to gravid uterus pressing on ascending vena cava |
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| One of three periods (approx. 3 mos.) into which a pregnancy is divided |
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| Type of regional anesthesia produced by injection of local anesthesia into the epidural space |
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| Type of regional anesthetic produced by injection of local anesthetic into the lower uterine segment just beneath the mucosa adjacent to the outer rim of the cervix (9&3) |
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| Injection of local anesthetic into the pudendal nerve root to produce numbness of the genital and perianal areas |
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| Baseline fetal heartrate below 110 beats per minute |
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| Baseline fetal heartrate above 160 beats per minute |
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| Slowing of fetal heartrate attributed to parasympathetic response and described in relation to uterine contractions |
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| Reduction in arterial PO2 resulting in metabolic acidosis by forcing anaerobic glycolosis, pulmonary vasoconstriction and direct cellular damage |
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| Insufficient availability of oxygen to meet the needs of body tissue |
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| Medications used to relax the uterus, to suppress preterm labor, or for version |
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| Electronic device used to measure uterine activity transabdominally |
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| Uteroplacental Insufficiency |
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| Decline in placental function leading to fetal hypoxia and acidosis; evidenced by late fetal heart rate deceleration in response to uterine contractions |
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| Artificial rupture of the fetal membranes using a plastic Amnihook or surgical clamp |
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| Vaginal discharge that originates in the cervix and consists of blood and mucous; increases as cervix dialates during labor |
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| Stage of birth when the top of the fetal head is visible at the vaginal orifice and the widest part of the head distends the vulva |
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| Surgical incision of the perineum at the end of the second stage of labor to facilitate birth and avoid lacerations of the perenium |
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| Four maneuvers for diagnosing the fetal position by external palpation of the mother's abdomen |
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| Position in which the woman lies on her back with knees flexed, thighs abducted and externally rotated |
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| Encircling of fetal neck by one or more loops of umbilical cord |
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| Phase in first stage of labor from a cervical dialation of 8cm-10cm |
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| Involuntary, rhythmic tightenings of uterine muscle that act to expel the fetus and placenta from uterus |
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| Distention or vascular congestion-the process of swelling in breast tissue brought about by an increase in blood and lymph supply to the breast preceeding true lactation |
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| A dilated (enlarged) vein in the walls of the anus and sometimes around the rectum, usually caused by untreated constipation but occasionally associated with pregnancy and childbirth |
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| Reduction in size of uterus after birth and return to its normal pre-pregnancy condition |
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| Thin yellowish-white vaginal discharge that follows lochia serosa about 10th day after birth and may last 2-6 weeks |
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| Red, distinctly blood tinged vaginal flow follows birth and lasts 2-4 days |
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| Serous, pinkish-brown, watery vaginal discharge that follows lochia rubra until about 10 days post partum |
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| Failure of the uterus to reduce to its normal size and condition after pregnancy |
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| Obstruction of a blood vessel by a clot that has become detached from area of formation |
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| Relaxation of uterus leading to postpartum hemorrhage |
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| A specific and enduring tie to another person |
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| The forming of a mutual emotional attachment between parent and child |
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| Peripheral cyanosis (hands and feet) of most infants after birth that may persist for 7-10 days |
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| Source of heat unique to neonates that is capable of greater thermogenic energy than ordinary fat; found around adrenals, kidneys, neck, scapulas and behind the sternum for several weeks after birth |
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| Swelling of the tissue over the presenting part of the fetal head caused by pressure during birth |
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| Extravasation of blood from ruptured vessels between the skull bone and its external covering, the periosteum |
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| Excessive loss of heat that results in increased respirations and nonshivering thermogenesis to maintain core body temperature |
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| Elevation of unconjugated serum bilirubin concentration |
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| Bluish gray or dark non-elevated pigmented area usually found over the lower back and buttocks present at birth in some infants-usually non-whites. Spot usually fades by schoolage |
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| Yellow tinge to skin and mucous membranes in response to increased serum levels of bilirubin- not usually apparent until 24hrs after birth |
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| Body posture or position;relation of fetal parts to each other in utero |
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| Relationship between long axis of the fetus and long axis of the mother |
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| Resistance to the decent of the baby down the birth canal causing the head to bend, flex so the chin approaches the chest |
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| The part of the fetus that first enters the pelvis and lies over the inlet; may be head, face, breech or shoulder |
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| The fetal part that lies closest to the internal os of the cervix |
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| Largest transverse diameter of the fetal head; extends from one parietal bone to the other |
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| Numeric expression of the condition of a newborn obtained by rapid assessment at 1 and 5 minutes of age |
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| Presentation in which buttocks or feet are nearest the cervical opening and are born first (3% of births) |
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| Presentation of buttocks and hips so that thighs are against abdomen |
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| Simultaneous presentation of buttocks, legs and feet |
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| Presentation of one or both feet |
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| Overlapping of cranial bones or shaping of the fetal head to accommodate and conform to the bony and soft parts of the mother's birth canal |
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| Relationship of the presenting fetal part to an imaginary line drawn between the ischial spines of the pelvis |
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| Thinning and shortening or obliteration of the cervix that occurs during late pregnancy, labor and birth |
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| The entrance of the presenting fetal part into the superior pelvic strait in the beginning of the descent through the pelvic canal |
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