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What is an Obstetrician (Gynecologist)?
This is the technical name for a doctor who specialized in birth and delivery.
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What is the placenta?
This organ is the primary place of gas exchange between mother and the fetus.
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What is fetal alcohol syndrome(FAS)?
This disorder caused in pregnancy is characterized by underdeveloped facial features and mental developmental delays.
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What is a miscarriage?
This is the unsuccessful end of 15-20% of pregnancies
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What is 10cm?
This is the approximate dilation of the cervix during the active phase of labour?
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What is a lactation consultant?
This is a medical professional with specific training regarding proper methods of breastfeeding a newborn.
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What is the amniotic sac?
This organ is responsible for providing a liquid environment for the growing embryo and fetus.
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What is gestational diabetes?
This pregnancy complication occurs when insulin production is unbalanced between a fetus and mother.
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What are listeria and e. coli? (salmonella is an appropriate answer too)
These are two bacteria that can be avoided by avoiding eating raw meat and unwashed fruits and vegetables.
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What is mastitis?
This condition results from inflammation of the mammary glands.
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What is a midwife?
This support person is trained to do very minor medical procedures, but mostly just supports the mother during birth.
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What is the head?
This part of a newborn is the part that emerges when crowning occurs.
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What is sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)?
This condition can be avoided by making sure that a newborn sleeps in an environment without extra soft blankets or other obstructions.
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What is scuba diving, contact sports, heavy lifting
These are three physical activities that should be avoided during pregnancy.
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What is jaundice?
This condition is characterized by a yellowing of the skin.
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What is a public health nurse?
This medical professional is responsible for doing home visits to check on the well being of mother and baby as well as doing routine office visits after birth.
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What is between vertebrae in the lumbar spine?
This is the area that an epidural is introduced into.
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What is Down's syndrome?
This is the disorder that a nuchal transluscency is used to screen for.
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What are lead and mercury?
These are two heavy metals found in food or the environment that can harm a developing baby.
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What is increasing the strength and frequency of contractions?
This is the role that oxytocin has in the birthing process.
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What is a doula?
This is the name for a person with no formal medical training but who is trained to support someone before, after and during labour.
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What is the endometrial lining?
This lining layer of the uterus is the place where a fertilized egg will implant to begin a pregnancy.
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What is spina-bifida?
This is the abnormality caused by a lack of folate in a mother's diet during pregnancy.
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What is losing a small amount of weight and then gaining weight constantly for the next years?
This is the healthy pattern of weight change for a newborn baby.
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What is a Braxton-Hicks contraction?
These contractions are similar to labour contractions but do not lead to labour.
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