Pregnancy Dictionary - P
Pediatrician: Doctor who specilizes in the care of children.
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Perinatologist: Doctor who specilizes in the care of high risk pregnancy.
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Perineum: The area between the external genitalia and the anus.
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Placenta abruptio: this is where the placenta tears away from the uterine wall prematurely. Necessitating an emergency cesarean to save the baby's life and prevent hemorrhage in the mother.
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Placenta previa: Condition in which the placenta is implanted in the lower segment of the uterus, covering the cervix opening in some degree.
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Postpartum: The period of time after the birth of your baby, where your body recovers from pregnancy. Lasts technically six weeks.
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Pregnancy: The 40 week period of developing a baby.
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Pregnancy Induced Hypertension
Preterm labor: Labor that begins prior to 37 weeks of gestation. Usually noted with more than 5 contractions per hour, or other symptoms.
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