Pregnancy And Birth Definitions
Pregnancy And Birth Dictionary C
Pregnancy And Birth Definitions - C
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CAFFEINE CITRATE (CAFCIT)
A central nervous system stimulant that's used to treat certain breathing problems in some preemies. This medication is given intravenously.
CAESAREAN BIRTH (OR C-SECTION)
A caesarean is when the baby is delivered through an incision in the mother's abdomen and uterus when a mother cannot give birth vaginally for a number of reasons or if the baby is in danger or distress.
CENTRAL VENOUS LINE(CVL)
The central venous line (CVL), also called the central venous catheter (CVD), is a type of intravenous tube used to give fluids and medications. The catheter is placed in a major vein of the body during surgery or by insertion through a vein in the arm, leg or head.
CEPHALOPELVIC DISPROPORTION
This is when a baby's head is too large to pass through the mother's pelvic opening. This usually results in a caesarean birth.
CEREBROSPINAL FLUID (CSF)
Fluid (produced by the ventricles of the brain) that circulates around the spinal column and brain.
CERVICAL INCOMPETENCE
This is a condition in which the cervix is under pressure from the growing uterusand it painlessly opens before a pregnancy has reached full term.
CIRCUMCISION
The surgical removal of the foreskin which covers the head of a boy's penis. It the parents choice whether they would like to have this procedure done.
COLIC
The name given to long, unexplained bouts of crying in a baby.
CHARGE NURSE
The registered nurse who has responsibility for coordinating the nursing care of all babies in a unit for a particular shift.
COLOSTRUM
The first milk the breasts produce when the breast milk comes in. Rich in fats, protein, and antibodies, colostrum milk protect the baby against infection and gets the immune system going.
CONJOINED TWINS
Two babies born in the same pregnancy that share one or more parts of their body with the other twin.
CONTINUOUS POSITIVE AIRWAY PRESSURE
Supplemental oxygen or room air delivered under pressure though either an endotracheal tube (tube that goes directly into the infant's lungs) or small tubes or prongs that sit in the nostrils. Delivering oxygen under pressure helps keep air sacs in the lungs open and also helps maintain a clear airway to the lungs. Nasal CPAP (NCPAP) is commonly used immediately after removing the endotracheal tube to treat apnea and/or prevent the need for an endotracheal tube and ventilator.
CONTRACTION
The tightening of the muscles in the uterus opening up the cervix so the woman can push the baby out.
CROWNING
When the baby's head can be seen at the opening of the vagina, it is said to "crown".
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