Glossary
Environmental Awareness
Definition Environmental awareness in parenting refers to the understanding and knowledge of…
Epidural
Definition An epidural is a form of anesthesia used primarily in childbirth…
Epilepsy
Definition Epilepsy is a chronic neurological condition characterized by recurrent seizures that…
Episiotomy
Definition Episiotomy is a surgical incision made in the perineum, the area…
Estimated date of birth (EDB)
Definition Estimated Date of Birth (EDB) is a term used in pregnancy…
Estimated date of confinement (EDC)
Definition The term “Estimated Date of Confinement” (EDC), also known as the…
Estimated date of delivery (EDD)
Definition The Estimated Date of Delivery (EDD) is a term used in…
Estriol
Definition Estriol is a hormone produced predominantly during pregnancy, specifically by the…
Estrogen
Definition Estrogen is a hormone primarily associated with female sexual and reproductive…
Etiology
Definition In the context of motherhood, the term “etiology” refers to the…
Evaluation
Definition In the context of motherhood, evaluation typically refers to assessing a…
Exclusive Breastfeeding
Definition Exclusive breastfeeding is the practice of feeding an infant only breast…
Exclusive Pumping
Definition Exclusive pumping refers to the practice of extracting breast milk using…
Exercise For Parents
Definition Exercise for Parents refers to the physical activities that parents engage…
Exploration Of Interests
Definition Exploration of interests in parenting refers to the process of encouraging…
Expressing breast milk
Definition Expressing breast milk refers to the process of manually or mechanically…
Expressive Aphasia
Definition Expressive aphasia, not exclusive to motherhood, is a neurological disorder characterized…
Extended Breastfeeding
Definition Extended breastfeeding refers to the practice of continuing to breastfeed a…
Extension
Definition In the context of motherhood, the term “extension” usually refers to…
External cephalic version (ECV)
Definition External Cephalic Version (ECV) is a medical procedure that aims to…