Glossary
Malnutrition
Definition Malnutrition is a health condition that arises when a person’s diet…
Malpresentation
Definition Malpresentation is a term used in obstetrics to describe a situation…
Mammary glands
Definition Mammary glands are specialized organs in mammals responsible for the production…
Marriage And Parenting
Definition Marriage and Parenting refers to the interrelated roles and responsibilities of…
Mask of pregnancy (chloasma)
Definition The term “Mask of Pregnancy” or “Chloasma” refers to the darkening…
Massage Therapy
Definition Massage Therapy, in the context of motherhood, refers to the therapeutic…
Mastitis
Definition Mastitis is a condition that primarily affects breastfeeding mothers, wherein breast…
Maternal and child health nurse
Definition A Maternal and Child Health Nurse, often abbreviated as MCHN, is…
Maternal Mental Health
Definition Maternal Mental Health refers to the psychological well-being of mothers during…
Maternal Mortality Rate
Definition The Maternal Mortality Rate (MMR) is a measure of the number…
Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Definition Maternal-Fetal Medicine (MFM) is a sub-specialty of obstetrics that focuses on…
Maternal-Fetal Medicine specialist
Definition A Maternal-Fetal Medicine specialist, also known as a perinatologist, is a…
Maternity center
Definition A maternity center is a specialized healthcare facility where women are…
Maternity leave
Definition Maternity leave is a period of time, typically mandated by law…
Maternity Leave
Definition Maternity leave is a period of approved and protected absence from…
Maternity Photo Shoot
Definition A maternity photo shoot is a photography session specifically designed to…
Math Competitions
Definition Math competitions refer to organized contests where participants, often students, showcase…
Matrescence
Definition Matrescence refers to the transitional period and transformative process that a…
Maturation Delay
Definition Maturation delay refers to a slower than average rate of physical…
Meal Planning For Families
Definition Meal planning for families refers to the process of organizing and…