Video obstetric Vocabary

Video obstetric Vocabary

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1. Dilation

  • Definition: The process of the cervix opening to allow childbirth.
  • Sentence: The patient was admitted in active labor with 6 cm of cervical dilation.

2. Effacement

  • Definition: Thinning and shortening of the cervix in preparation for labor.
  • Sentence: Her cervix was 80% effaced and 5 cm dilated.

3. Amniotic fluid

  • Definition: The fluid surrounding the fetus in the amniotic sac.
  • Sentence: The ultrasound showed a normal level of amniotic fluid.

4. Meconium

  • Definition: The first feces of a newborn, often passed in utero during distress.
  • Sentence: The presence of meconium in the fluid indicated fetal stress.

5. Placenta previa

  • Definition: A condition where the placenta covers the cervical opening.
  • Sentence: An ultrasound confirmed placenta previa, requiring a planned cesarean delivery.

6. Pre-eclampsia

  • Definition: A pregnancy complication characterized by high blood pressure and organ damage.
  • Sentence: She was hospitalized for severe pre-eclampsia at 34 weeks gestation.

7. Epidural anesthesia

  • Definition: A regional anesthesia used during labor to relieve pain.
  • Sentence: The patient requested an epidural when contractions became intense.

8. Station

  • Definition: The position of the fetal head in the pelvis during labor.
  • Sentence: The baby was at 0 station, indicating engagement in the pelvis.

9. Postpartum hemorrhage

  • Definition: Excessive bleeding after childbirth.
  • Sentence: The team quickly managed the postpartum hemorrhage with uterotonics.

10. Neonatal resuscitation

  • Definition: Emergency medical procedures to support newborns with breathing or heart rate issues.
  • Sentence: The newborn required neonatal resuscitation due to low Apgar scores.