1. Placenta
A Circular vascular structure that collects wastes.

2. Placenta Previa
                                                                                                        
When the placenta is underneath the baby coming out first.

3. Abruptio Placentae
When the placenta separates from the uterus prematurely.

4. Amniotic Sac
The bag of membranes containing the fetus and the amniotic fluid. Its functions is to protect the “baby”.

5. Breech
Birth presentation in which the “baby” is not head first. It could either be buttocks or feet first.

6. Normal delivery
The baby should be exiting the vaginal canal face first facing the mother’s back.

7. Amniocentesis
A needle is inserted into the abdomen to detect birth defects in mother’s 35 years and older.

8. Ultrasound
An instrument used to visually evaluate the baby and detect any
abnormalities.

11. Dilated Cervix
                                                                                                                                                
The baby can be delivered when the cervix is dilated to 10 cm. Effacement is the lining of the cervix.

12. Epidural
Regional anesthesia delivered near the spinal cord between the vertebrae.

13. Forceps
A tool used to help extract the baby late in labor

14. Vacuum extractor

15. Physical symptoms of a pregnant woman

16. Linea Nigra
a dark line appearing on the abdomen.

17. Mask of pregnancy
Spots and patches of a yellowish-brown color on the face due to the hormones of pregnancy

18. Extremely swollen ankles
A pregnant woman will have two times the amount of blood in her body and therefore swelling can be the end result.
                                      

19. Extreme pressure on the internal organs which may cause:
Difficulty breathing
Indigestion or decrease in appetite
Constipation
Gas
Pain and discomfort

20. Complications of Pregnancy and Birth

21. Etopic Pregnancy
The pregnancy tissue or embryo becomes implanted in the fallopian tubes or somewhere else in the abdomen besides the uterus. The embryo may die and frequently must be removed by surgery.

22. Etopic Pregnancy

23. Toxemia
The pregnant woman has high blood pressure, swelling, and protein in the urine. Untreated toxemia can result in convulsions, coma and the death of both mother and infant. It is most common among teenagers, older women, and women who already have health problems.

24. Rh Incompatibility
A woman’s blood produces an antibody that attacks a substance in the infant’s blood cells. This may occur if the woman is Rh negative and the infant is Rh positive. The problem can be avoided by injections that prevent a woman’s blood from making RH antibody.

25. Premature Birth
A baby is born before it is fully developed. A baby is considered to be premature if it is born before the 37th week of pregnancy. Premature babies are placed in a newborn intensive-care unit, where the baby is protected while it continues to develop.

26. Cesarean Section
If delivery through the birth canal is considered to be risky for any reason, an operation called a cesarean section is performed. An incision is made through the abdomen and uterus, and the baby is taken from the mother’s body

27. Multiple Births
Two or more infants are born together. Two infants are called twins, three are called triplets, and four are called quadruplets. The birth of five infants – quintuplets – is extremely rare

28. Stillbirth
An infant that is born dead 22 weeks or more after conception.

29. Umbilical Cord
the connecting cord from the developing fetus to the placenta
The umbilical vein supplies the fetus with oxygenated, nutrient-rich blood from the placena

30. Miscarriage (spontaneous abortion)
The pregnancy tissue or embryo is expelled from the uterus before it is sufficiently developed. Miscarriage may be caused by a genetic defect, illness in the mother, drugs the mother has taken, or other factors. Miscarriage usually occur during the first three months of pregnancy.