Glossary
Parental Burnout
Definition Parental burnout refers to a state of chronic emotional, mental, and…
Parental Leave
Definition Parental leave, also known as family leave or maternity/paternity leave, is…
Parental Pride
Definition Parental pride refers to a parent’s feeling of satisfaction, joy, and…
Parental Stress
Definition Parental stress refers to the physical, emotional, and psychological strain or…
Parenting Joys
Definition Parenting joys refer to the moments of happiness, satisfaction, and fulfillment…
Parenting Milestones
Definition Parenting milestones refer to significant developmental stages or events in a…
Partial molar pregnancy
Definition A partial molar pregnancy is a type of gestational trophoblastic disease…
Partial seizure
Definition A partial seizure, also known as a focal seizure, is a…
Parturition
Definition Parturition is a medical term that refers to the act or…
Passive Movement
Definition Passive movement for babies is when the parent manipulates the child’s…
Paternity Leave
Definition Paternity leave is a period of time off from work granted…
Pathological
Definition In the context of motherhood, ‘pathological’ often refers to conditions or…
Patient-controlled analgesia
Definition Patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) is a method of pain management that allows…
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Definition A Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) is a highly trained healthcare professional…
Pediatrician
Definition A pediatrician is a medical professional who specializes in the health…
Peer Pressure
Definition Peer pressure refers to the influence that an individual’s social circle…
Peer Relationships
Definition Peer relationships refer to the social connections established between children or…
Pelvic adhesions
Definition Pelvic adhesions are bands of scar tissue that bind organs together…
Pelvic floor exercises
Definition Pelvic floor exercises, also known as Kegels, are exercises designed to…