Glossary
Adeli Suit
Definition The Adeli Suit is a type of therapeutic suit, often used…
Adhd (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)
Definition Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by…
Adoption
Definition Adoption is a legal process that establishes a new, permanent parent-child…
Adoptive Parenting
Definition Adoptive parenting refers to the process of raising a child who…
After school restraint collapse
Definition “After school restraint collapse” refers to a phenomenon where children release…
Afterbirth
Definition Afterbirth refers to the placenta and fetal membranes that are expelled…
Afterpains
Definition Afterpains refer to the cramp-like pains that some women experience immediately…
Alexander technique
Definition The Alexander Technique is a self-care method that focuses on improving…
Allowance
Definition Allowance refers to a specific sum of money given by parents…
Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP)
Definition Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) is a protein produced primarily by the liver and…
Alpha-fetoprotein test
Definition The Alpha-fetoprotein test (AFP test) is a prenatal screening test performed…
Alternative Medicine For Kids
Definition Alternative medicine for kids refers to the use of non-conventional or…
Alternative school
Definition An alternative school, in the context of motherhood and parenting, refers…
Alveoli
Definition Alveoli, in the context of motherhood, refer to the small, sac-like…
Ambulatory
Definition In motherhood context, the term “ambulatory” refers to the capability of…
Amenorrhea
Definition Amenorrhea refers to the medical condition characterized by a woman’s absence…
Amniocentesis
Definition Amniocentesis is a prenatal medical procedure used to detect chromosomal abnormalities…
Amnioinfusion
Definition Amnioinfusion is a medical procedure often used during labor and delivery.…
Amniotic fluid
Definition Amniotic fluid is a clear, slightly yellowish liquid that surrounds the…
Amniotic sac
Definition The amniotic sac, also known as the “bag of waters,” is…