Eml Ch. 9Obstetrics And Neonatology

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gamete

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mature germ cell, either sperm or ovum

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ovulation

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expulsion of a mature ovum from an ovary

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conception/fertilization

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beginning of pregnancy, when the sperm enters the ovum. Fertilization normally occurs in the uterine tubes

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zygote

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cell formed by the union of the sperm and the ovum

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embryo

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unborn offspring from the beginning of the zygote to the end of th e2nd month; characterized by rapid growth of th emebryo

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fetus

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unborn offspring form the beginning of the third month of pregnancy until birth

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gestation/pregnancy

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development of a new individual from conception to birth

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gestation period

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duration of pregnancy; approx. 9 months (38-42 weeks)

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implantation

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embedding of the zygote in the uterine lining; process normally begins 7 days after fertilization and continues for 7 days

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placenta, afterbirth

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a structure that grows on the wall of the uterus during pregnancy and allows for nourishment of the unborn child

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amniotic, amnionic sac

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membranous bag that surrounds the fetus before delivery (aka bag of water)

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chorion
amnion
amniotic or amnionic fluid

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outermost layer of the fetal mm
innermost ""
fluid w/in the amniotic sac, that surrounds the fetus

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amnionitis
chorioamnionitis

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inflammation of the amnion/ chorion and amnion

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choriocarcinoma

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cancerous tumor of the chorion

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dystocia

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difficult labor

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hysterorrhexis

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rupture of the uterus

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oligohydramnios

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scanty amnion water (less than normal amt of amnionitic fluid; less than 500mL)

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polyhydramnios

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much amnion water (more than the normal amt of amniontic fluid; 2000 mL+; hydramnios)

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abortion

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termination of pregnancy by the expulsion from the uterus of an embryo before fetal viability, usu. before 20 wks gestation

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abruptio placentae

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premature separation of the placenta from the uterine wall

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eclampsia

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severe complication and progression of preeclampsia charac. by convulsion and coma; potentially life-threatening

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ectopic pregnancy

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pregnancy occurring outside the uterus, commonly in the uterine tubes

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placenta previa

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abnormally low implantation of the placenta on the uterine wall

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preclampsia

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abnormal condition encountered during pregnancy or shortly after delivery, charat. by high b.p., edema, and protienuria, but w/ no convulsions or coma; if not treated progress to eclampsia

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microcephalus

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fetus with a very small head

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omphalitis

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inflammation of the umbilicus

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omphalocele

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herniation at the umbilicus ( a part of the intestine protrudes thru the abdominal wall at birth)

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pyloric stenosis

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narrowing pertaining to the pyloric sphincter

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tracheoespophageal fistula

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abnormal passageway pertaining to the esophagus and the trachea

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cleft lip and palate

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congenital split of the lip and roof of the mouth

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Down syndrome

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congenital condition chara. by varying degrees of mental retardation and multiple defects (aka monogolism)

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erythroblastosis fetalis

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condition of the newborn charat. by hemolysis of the erythrocytes; usu. caused by incompatibility of the infant's & mother's blood, occuring when the mother's blood is Rh - and the infant's blood is Rh +

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esophageal atresia

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congenital absence of part of the esophagus; food cannot pass from mouth to stomach

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fetal alcohol syndrome

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condition charat. by excessive alcohol consumption by the mother during the pregnancy. Various birth defects may present, including central nervous sys dysfunction and malformations of teh skull and face

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gastroschisis

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congenital fissure of the abdominal wall not at the umbilicus. Enterocele, protusion of the intestine, is usu. presnet

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respiratory distress syndrome (RDS)

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respiratory complication in the newborn, esp. premature newborns. In premature infants it is caused by normal immaturity of the resp. sys.resulting in compromised respiration

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spina bifida

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congenital defect in the vertebral column caused by the failure of the vertebral arch to close. If the meninges protrude thru the opening then the condition is called meningocele

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amniotomy
episiotomy

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incision into the amnion (rupture of the fetal mm to induce labor)
" of the vulva (perineum), sometimes done during delivery

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pelvic sonography

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pertaining to the pelvis, process of recording sound (pelvic ultrasound is used to evaluate the fetus and pregnacy)

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amniocentesis

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surgical puncture to aspirate amniotic fluid; fluid is used for assessment of fetal health and maturity to aid in diagnosing fetal abnormalities

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amnioscope

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instrument used for visual examination of the amniotic fluid (and the fetus)

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amnioscopy

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visual examination of amniotic fluid and the fetus

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amniochorial

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pertaining to the amnion and chorion

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fetal

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pertaining to the fetus

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gravidopuerperal

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pertaining to pregnancy and childbirth (from delivery until reprod. organs return to normal)

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lactic

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pertaining to milk

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natal

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pertaining to birth

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postnatal

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pertaining to the afterbirth (reference to the newborn)

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prenatal

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pertaining to before birth (reference to the newborn)

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puerperal

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pertaining to (immed. after) childbirth

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amnioherrhea

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discharge (escape) of amniotic fluid

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amniorrhexis

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rupture of the amnion

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antepartum

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before childbirth (reference to the mother)

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embroyogenic

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producing an embryo

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embryoid

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resembling an embryo

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gravida

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pregnant (woman)

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intrapartum

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w/n (during) labor and childbirth

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lactogenic

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producing milk (by stimulation)

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lactorhea

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(spontaneous) discharge of milk

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multigravida

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many pregnancies ( a women who has been pregnant 2+ times)

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multipara (multip)

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many births (women who has been pregnant 2+ times)

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neonate

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new birth (an infant form birth to 4 wks of age) aka newborn)

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neonatologist

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physician who studies and treats disorders of the newborn

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neonatology

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study of the newborn (branch of medicine that deals w/ the diagnosis and tmt of disorders in newborns)

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nulligravida

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no pregnancies (a woman who has never been pregnant

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nullipara

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no births (a woman who hasn't given birth to viable offspring)

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para

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birth (a woman who has given birth to viable offspring)

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postnatal

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pertaining to afterbirth (reference to the mother)

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postpartum

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after childbirth (reference to the mother)

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primigravida

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first pregnancy ( a woman in her first pregnancy)

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primipara (primip)

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first birth ( a woman who has given birth to one viable offspring)

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pseudocyesis

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false pregnancy

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puerpera

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childbirth (a woman who has just given birth)

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puerperal

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pertaining to (immediately after) childbirth

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teratogen

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any agent producing malformations (in the developing embryo). Teratogens, include drugs, alcohol, viruses, x-rays, environ. factors

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teratogenic

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producing malformations (in the developing embryo)

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teratology

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study of malformations (usu. in regard to malformations caused by teratogens on the developing embryo)

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cesarean section

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the birth of a baby thru an incision in the mother's abdomen and uterus

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colostrum

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thin, milky fluid secreted by the breast during pregnancy and during the first days after birth before lactation begins

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congenital anomaly

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abnormality present at birth

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in vitro fertilization (IVF)

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method of fertilizing a human ova outside the body and placing the zygote into the uterus; used with infertility

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lactation

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secretion of milk

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lochia

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vaginal discharge after childbirth

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meconium

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first stool of the newborn (greenish black)

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midwife

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an individual who practices midwifery

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midwifery

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the practice of assisting in childbirth

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obstetrician

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physician who specializes in obstetrics

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obstetrics (OB)

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medical specialty dealing with pregnancy

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parturition

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act of giving birth

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premature infant

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infant born before 37 wks of gestation (aka preterm infant)

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puerperium

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period from delivery unitil the reproductive organs return to normal (aprox. 6 wks)

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quickening

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first feeling of movement of the fetus in utero by the pregnant woman. It usually occurs btwn 16-20 wks of gestation

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stillborn

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born dead

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breech presentation

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parturition (act of giving birth) in which the buttocks, feet, or knees emerge first

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cephalic presentation

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parturition (act of giving birth) in which any part of the head emerges first. It is the most common presentation