Key terms and definitions for Babydoulas
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Learn more →A source of information, guidance, or assistance.
Learn more →A comprehensive document that explains a topic in detail.
Learn more →The period before birth; prenatal.
Learn more →A mood disorder that can affect women after childbirth, characterized by feelings of extreme sadness, anxiety, and exhaustion.
Learn more →A healthcare professional specializing in the clinical management of breastfeeding.
Learn more →The period immediately before and after birth.
Learn more →A written document outlining a pregnant person's preferences for labor and birth.
Learn more →Techniques used during labor to help manage pain and promote relaxation, such as massage, hydrotherapy, and breathing exercises.
Learn more →International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, a globally recognized certification for lactation professionals.
Learn more →A type of regional anesthesia that blocks pain in a particular region of the body, often used during labor.
Learn more →A surgical procedure to deliver a baby through an incision in the mother's abdomen and uterus.
Learn more →A professional who provides expert care for newborns, often focusing on establishing routines and promoting healthy sleep habits.
Learn more →The process of steaming, dehydrating, and grinding a mother's placenta into a powder, then placing it into capsules for consumption.
Learn more →Excessive bleeding after childbirth, which can be a serious medical complication.
Learn more →The death or loss of a baby before or during delivery at 20 weeks of pregnancy or later.
Learn more →A type of diabetes that develops during pregnancy and usually disappears after the baby is born.
Learn more →The first hour after birth, often encouraged for skin-to-skin contact between mother and baby to promote bonding and breastfeeding.
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