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Terms to familiarize yourself with so you aren't surprised by anything.

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Basic Labor Vocabulary – Birth Connected
I was inspired to write this post after reading this one by a labor and delivery nurse. Her list is 80% medical intervention terms, and I wanted to show a different perspective on “basic labo…
https://birthconnected.com/onlinechildbirthclass/information/basic-labor-vocabulary/
Pregnancy Vocab 101: Terms Your Doctor’s Using, And What They Mean in Plain Engl
During their education, doctors learn “medical jargon.” This refers to words and phrases that are useful when communicating with other medical professionals but may be very confusing to patients.
https://www.abclawcenters.com/blog/2018/07/12/pregnancy-vocab-101-terms-your-doctors-using-and-what-they-mean-in-plain-english/
Cesarean Section | C Section | MedlinePlus
Learn about Cesarean section (C-section), surgery to deliver a baby through the mother's abdomen. It is done when a vaginal birth is not safe.
https://medlineplus.gov/cesareansection.html
Episiotomy: When it's needed, when it's not - Mayo Clinic
Planning a vaginal delivery? Understand why an episiotomy might be necessary.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/labor-and-delivery/in-depth/episiotomy/art-20047282
Common Terms Used in Labor and Birth
Learn the language of labor, how labor begins, and how your body prepares for this process before giving birth.
https://www.verywellfamily.com/childbirth-class-two-online-2758529
Inducing labor: When to wait, when to induce - Mayo Clinic
Find out who can benefit from inducing labor and why.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/labor-and-delivery/in-depth/inducing-labor/art-20047557
What moms should know about forceps and vacuum deliveries | Your Pregnancy Matters | UT Southwestern Medical Center
When labor is not progressing, a physician may suggest using forceps or a vacuum to help baby along. Learn how these methods work and when they may be used.
https://utswmed.org/medblog/forceps-vacuum-delivery/

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Basic Labor Vocabulary – Birth Connected
I was inspired to write this post after reading this one by a labor and delivery nurse. Her list is 80% medical intervention terms, and I wanted to show a different perspective on “basic labo…
https://birthconnected.com/onlinechildbirthclass/information/basic-labor-vocabulary/
Pregnancy Vocab 101: Terms Your Doctor’s Using, And What They Mean in Plain Engl
During their education, doctors learn “medical jargon.” This refers to words and phrases that are useful when communicating with other medical professionals but may be very confusing to patients.
https://www.abclawcenters.com/blog/2018/07/12/pregnancy-vocab-101-terms-your-doctors-using-and-what-they-mean-in-plain-english/
Cesarean Section | C Section | MedlinePlus
Learn about Cesarean section (C-section), surgery to deliver a baby through the mother's abdomen. It is done when a vaginal birth is not safe.
https://medlineplus.gov/cesareansection.html
Episiotomy: When it's needed, when it's not - Mayo Clinic
Planning a vaginal delivery? Understand why an episiotomy might be necessary.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/labor-and-delivery/in-depth/episiotomy/art-20047282
Common Terms Used in Labor and Birth
Learn the language of labor, how labor begins, and how your body prepares for this process before giving birth.
https://www.verywellfamily.com/childbirth-class-two-online-2758529
Inducing labor: When to wait, when to induce - Mayo Clinic
Find out who can benefit from inducing labor and why.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/labor-and-delivery/in-depth/inducing-labor/art-20047557
What moms should know about forceps and vacuum deliveries | Your Pregnancy Matters | UT Southwestern Medical Center
When labor is not progressing, a physician may suggest using forceps or a vacuum to help baby along. Learn how these methods work and when they may be used.
https://utswmed.org/medblog/forceps-vacuum-delivery/