Childbirth
111Contraction stress test — Oxytocin A contraction stress test (CST) is performed near the end of pregnancy to determine how well the fetus will cope with the contractions of childbirth. The aim is to induce contractions and monitor the fetus to check for heart rate… …
112Lamaze — [lə mäz′] n. 〚after F. Lamaze, 20th c. Fr physician, who developed it〛 a training program in natural childbirth, emphasizing breathing control and relaxation during labor together with the presence and encouraging assistance of the father * * *… …
113Uterine contraction — A uterine contraction is a muscle contraction of the uterine smooth muscle. Contents 1 Throughout menstrual cycle 2 In childbirth 3 In orgasm 4 References …
114Denial of pregnancy — (also called pregnancy denial) is a rare form of denial exhibited by women to either the fact or the implications of their own pregnancy. One study found that women who denied their pregnancy represented only 0.26% of all deliveries. [1] Contents …
115Hypnotherapy — Intervention ICD 10 PCS GZF ICD 9 CM 94.32 Hypnos …
116Home birth — occurs when a woman labors and delivers a child at home, rather than the labor and delivery ward of a hospital or birthing center. Home births are generally attended by a midwife, but are sometimes attended by general practitioners or other… …
117Obstetric ultrasonography — Intervention Obstetric sonogram of a fetus at 16 weeks. The bright white circle center right is the head, which faces to the left. Features include the forehead at 10 o clock, the left ear toward the center at 7 o clock and the right hand… …
118Chorionic villus sampling — Intervention Model of human embryo 1.3 mm. long. (Villi of chorion labeled at lower right.) ICD 10 PCS 16603 00 …
119Diabetes mellitus and pregnancy — For women with diabetes mellitus, pregnancy can present some particular challenges for both mother and child. If the woman who is pregnant has diabetes, it can cause early labor, birth defects, and very large babies. Planning in advance is… …
120Churching of women — Presentation in the Temple, the biblical account upon which the churching of women is based. (Hans Memling, c. 1470, Museo del Prado. Madrid). In Christian tradition the Churching of Women is the ceremony wherein a blessing is given to mothers… …
