Glossary

Preschool

Definition Preschool refers to a type of early childhood educational institution where…

Preschool Readiness

Definition Preschool readiness refers to the set of skills, knowledge, and behavioral…

Preschooler Sleep

Definition Preschooler sleep refers to the sleeping patterns and habits of children…

Presentation

Definition In obstetrics, the term “Presentation” refers to the position in which…

Presenting part

Definition The “presenting part” in motherhood refers to the part of the…

Preterm baby

Definition A preterm baby, also known as a premature baby, is a…

Preterm delivery

Definition Preterm delivery, also known as premature birth, refers to the birth…

Preterm labor

Definition Preterm labor refers to the onset of regular contractions that lead…

Preterm prelabor rupture of membranes (PPROM)

Definition Preterm Prelabor Rupture of Membranes (PPROM) is a condition in obstetrics…

Prevalence

Definition In the context of motherhood, “prevalence” refers to the proportion of…

Preventive Healthcare

Definition Preventive healthcare, in the context of parenting, refers to the proactive…

Primigravida

Definition Primigravida refers to a woman who is pregnant for the first…

Primipara

Definition Primipara refers to a woman who is giving birth for the…

Problem-Solving Skills

Definition Problem-solving skills in parenting refer to the abilities that parents utilize…

Prodromal labor

Definition Prodromal labor, also known as false or pre-labor, refers to the…

Progesterone

Definition Progesterone is a hormone that plays a vital role in the…

Prognosis

Definition In the context of motherhood or medicine, “prognosis” refers to the…

Prolactin

Definition Prolactin is a hormone produced by the pituitary gland in both…

Prolapsed cord

Definition A prolapsed cord is a pregnancy-specific medical condition where the umbilical…

Prolonged labor

Definition Prolonged labor, also known as failure to progress, refers to labor…