List of obstetric topics
Obstetrics is the study of the reproductive process within the female body, including fertilization, pregnancy and childbirth.
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Basic Obstetric Terms
- amniocentesis
- amnion, amniotic sac
- amniotic fluid
- antenatal care, prenatal care
- breastfeeding
- cervix
- childbirth, labor, birth, parturition
- contraception
- embryo
- embryology
- fallopian tube
- fetus
- gestation
- gynecology
- hormone
- identical twin
- In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)
- labor, labour - see childbirth
- lactation
- Lamaze
- live birth
- menstrual cycle
- midwifery
- mother
- natural childbirth
- obstetrics
- ovary
- ovum or egg
- oxytocin or Pitocin
- pediatrics
- placenta
- pregnancy
- sterilization
- twin
- ultrasound
- umbilical cord
- umbilicus
- uterus or womb
- vagina
- womb - see uterus
Complications of pregnancy and childbirth
- abortion
- breech birth
- caesarean section, cesarean section, C-section
- diabetes
- eclampsia
- ectopic pregnancy
- gestational diabetes
- hypertension
- hysterectomy
- Intrauterine Growth Restriction (IUGR)
- macrosomia (big baby)
- malpractice
- miscarriage or stillbirth
- obstetric fistula
- pre-eclampsia
- preterm labor or prematurity
- small for gestational age (SGA)
See also
- gynecology - study of female reproductive system
