Home > Industry/Domain > Parenting > Pregnancy

Pregnancy

Pregnancy is the fertilization and development of offspring in a women's uterus.

Industry: Parenting

Add a new term

Contributors in Pregnancy

Become a Contributors

Pregnancy

estrogen
Parenting; Pregnancy

A hormone produced in the ovaries that works with progesterone to regulate menstruation.

oxytocin
Parenting; Pregnancy

A hormone secreted by the pituitary gland. When released, oxytocin causes uterine contractions. Pitocin is a synthetic form of the hormone.

endorphin
Parenting; Pregnancy

A hormone that helps reduce pain and promote a feeling of calmness. A laboring woman secretes endorphins.

ovum
Parenting; Pregnancy

A human egg.

spinal block
Parenting; Pregnancy

A labor anesthetic that is injected into the fluid surrounding the spinal cord.

hypoxia
Parenting; Pregnancy

A lack of sufficient oxygen to the baby, due to a cord compression or low blood pressure in the mother.

birthing ball
Parenting; Pregnancy

A large air-filled rubber ball that a woman can sit on during labor. It allows the woman to rock back and forth during labor and may help reduce back discomfort during contractions and allow the ...

Featured User

Featured blossaries

Game Types and

Category: Entertainment   2 18 Terms

Machine-Translation terminology

Category: Languages   1 2 Terms

TermWiki is ranked top innovative application by IDC.

© 2024 CSOFT International, Ltd.   

Follow us on: