Pregnancy And Birth Definitions
Pregnancy And Birth Dictionary D
Pregnancy And Birth Definitions - D
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DECAPLETS
Ten babies born in the same pregnancy
DEVELOPMENTALLY DELAYED/DISABLED
A term used to describe infants and toddlers who have not achieved skills and abilities which are expected to be mastered by children of the same age.
DEVELPOMENTAL MILESTONES
Major and minor social, emotional, physical, and cognitive skills acquired by children as they grow up.
DILATION
The gradual opening of the cervix during labor. The cervix is fully dilated at around 10 cm.
DOPPLER
A handheld device which can be used to listen to the babies heartbeat during pregnancy.
DOULA
A person specially trained to help during labor and after the birth of a baby.
DYSTOCIA
Term used when the birth is not progressing.
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