Effacement to Episiotomy

Pregnancy And Baby Glossary

Ectoderm is the germ layers of the developing baby that include skin, teeth, the glands of the mouth, the nervous system, and pituitary gland.

An ectopic pregnancy is a pregnancy that occurs outside of the uterus, sometimes referred to as a "tubal pregnancy".

A skin inflammation that causes itching and redness is eczema, and sometimes blistering and peeling as well.

The gradual thinning of the cervix is called effacement and is measured by percentages. 100 percent indicates complete effacement.

An embryo is the fertilized ovum shortly after fertilization up until eight weeks gestation.

The endoderm are the tissues of the developing baby that include the digestive tract, respiratory organs, vagina, bladder, and urethra.

Engagement is when the baby has descended into the pelvis, up to 3 or 4 weeks before labor begins. Also referred to as "lightening".

Engorement is an excessive fullness, liquid-filled; usually referring to the breasts.

An epidural is anesthesia used to decrease or eliminate pain during labor which is administered using a small needle and sometimes a catheter, into a woman's lower back. Also referred to as an "epidural block".

Epilepsy is a condition which produces brief disturbances in the brain?s normal electrical functions and typically include attacks of convulsions.

An episiotomy is a surgical incision in the perineum, to enlarge the vaginal opening prior to delivery, to avoid tearing and prevent laceration.

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