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Glossary

Adeli Suit

Definition The Adeli Suit is a type of therapeutic suit, often used…

Updated Apr. 02, 2024

Adhd (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)

Definition Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by…

Updated Feb. 26, 2024

Adoption

Definition Adoption is a legal process that establishes a new, permanent parent-child…

Updated Feb. 26, 2024

Adoptive Parenting

Definition Adoptive parenting refers to the process of raising a child who…

Updated Feb. 26, 2024

After school restraint collapse

Definition “After school restraint collapse” refers to a phenomenon where children release…

Updated Jul. 03, 2024

Afterbirth

Definition Afterbirth refers to the placenta and fetal membranes that are expelled…

Updated Apr. 02, 2024

Afterpains

Definition Afterpains refer to the cramp-like pains that some women experience immediately…

Updated Apr. 02, 2024

Alexander technique

Definition The Alexander Technique is a self-care method that focuses on improving…

Updated Apr. 02, 2024

Allowance

Definition Allowance refers to a specific sum of money given by parents…

Updated Feb. 26, 2024

Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP)

Definition Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) is a protein produced primarily by the liver and…

Updated Apr. 02, 2024

Alpha-fetoprotein test

Definition The Alpha-fetoprotein test (AFP test) is a prenatal screening test performed…

Updated Apr. 02, 2024

Alternative Medicine For Kids

Definition Alternative medicine for kids refers to the use of non-conventional or…

Updated Feb. 26, 2024

Alternative school

Definition An alternative school, in the context of motherhood and parenting, refers…

Updated Apr. 02, 2024

Alveoli

Definition Alveoli, in the context of motherhood, refer to the small, sac-like…

Updated Apr. 02, 2024

Ambulatory

Definition In motherhood context, the term “ambulatory” refers to the capability of…

Updated Apr. 02, 2024

Amenorrhea

Definition Amenorrhea refers to the medical condition characterized by a woman’s absence…

Updated Apr. 02, 2024

Amniocentesis

Definition Amniocentesis is a prenatal medical procedure used to detect chromosomal abnormalities…

Updated Apr. 02, 2024

Amnioinfusion

Definition Amnioinfusion is a medical procedure often used during labor and delivery.…

Updated Apr. 02, 2024

Amniotic fluid

Definition Amniotic fluid is a clear, slightly yellowish liquid that surrounds the…

Updated Apr. 02, 2024

Amniotic sac

Definition The amniotic sac, also known as the “bag of waters,” is…

Updated Apr. 02, 2024
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