Childbirth

surgical procedure in which a baby is delivered through a parent’s abdomen

conduit between embryo/fetus and the placenta

period beginning immediately after the birth of a child and extending for about six weeks

Midwifery is the health science and health profession that deals with pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period (including care of the newborn), in addition to the sexual and reproductive health of women throughout their lives. In many countries, midwifery is a medical profession (special for its independent and direct specialized education; should not be confused with the medical specialty, which depends on a previous general training). A professional in midwifery is known as a midwife.

medical route of administration

alt=|thumb|325x325px|A doula (left) applying pressure to a pregnant woman during labor A doula (; ; ) is a non-medical professional who provides guidance for the service of others and who supports another person (the doula's client) through a significant health-related experience, such as childbirth, miscarriage, induced abortion or stillbirth, as well as non-reproductive experiences such as dying. A doula might also provide support to the client's partner, family, and friends.

childbirth that occurs in water

blood in the placenta and umbilical cord blood

In obstetrics, lochia is the vaginal discharge after giving birth, containing blood, mucus, and uterine tissue. Lochia discharge typically continues for four to eight weeks after childbirth, a time known as the postpartum period or puerperium. A 2016 review ties this "lochial period" to worldwide customs of postpartum confinement, a time for the new mother and baby to bond.

regular check-ups that allow doctors or midwives to treat and prevent potential health problems throughout the course of the pregnancy

uterine contractions during pregnancy before labor

Chinese tradition to give post-partum rest to the mother

birth of offspring by natural method through the vagina

Christian blessing for mothers after birth to allow them to attend mass

childbirth technique

expulsion of a nonviable fetus through the vaginal opening of the decomposing body of a deceased pregnant woman as a result of the increasing pressure of intra-abdominal gases.

artificial stimulation of obstetric labor

obstetric pain

childbirth without routine medical interventions, particularly anesthesia

Tocolytics (also called anti-contraction medications or labor suppressants) are medications used to suppress premature labor (from Greek τόκος tókos, "childbirth", and λύσις lúsis, "loosening"). Preterm birth accounts for 70% of neonatal deaths. Therefore, tocolytic therapy is provided when delivery would result in premature birth, postponing delivery long enough for the administration of glucocorticoids (which accelerate fetal lung maturity) to be effective, as they may require one to two days to take effect.

healthcare facility where pregnant mothers can give birth

method to assist the delivery of a baby using a vacuum device

excessive surgical repair of perineal birth damage

legal concept allowing women to anonymously give birth and give the baby up for adoption

travel to give birth in another country

childbirth position

Cycle of uterine contractions

birth method

mechanical or anoxic trauma incurred by a child during labor or delivery

notion of a conception by miraculous circumstances in several religions and mythologies

the event that a fetus is born alive with heartbeats or respiration

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Human disease

Care provided to women after childbirth

human disease

A birthgasm is a female orgasm that reportedly occurs during childbirth. This is sometimes referred to as an "orgasmic childbirth." Some women use sexual stimulation to ease contractions, instead of anesthesia. Although there is no scientific data available to confirm the existence of this form of orgasm, more than 85% of midwives surveyed by Postel (2013) stated that a sexually pleasurable birth experience was possible, and 69% stated they had observed such a case.

form of local anesthesia

physical posture the pregnant mother may assume during the process of childbirth

opening of the cervix

symbolic gift after a successful birth in medieval Italy

The lengths of intervals between births to women in the population.

Back labor (less commonly called posterior labor) is a term referring to sensations of pain or discomfort that occur in the lower back, just above the tailbone, to a mother during childbirth.

Social or religious concept

obstetrical maneuver used to assist in childbirth

Temporary muscle tone reduction in newborns

Cerebro-spinal injuries to the foetus occuring during delivery

intentionally giving birth without medical assistance