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Glossary

Birthing ball

Definition A birthing ball, also known as an exercise or yoga ball…

Updated Apr. 02, 2024

Birthing Center

Definition A birthing center is a healthcare facility specifically designed for women…

Updated Feb. 26, 2024

Birthing chair

Definition A birthing chair is a specially designed chair or stool that…

Updated Apr. 02, 2024

Birthing room

Definition A birthing room is a specific environment in a hospital or…

Updated Apr. 02, 2024

Bishop score

Definition The Bishop score is a rating system used in obstetrics that…

Updated Apr. 02, 2024

Bite Reflex

Definition The bite reflex is a natural, involuntary response in babies, usually…

Updated Apr. 02, 2024

Bladder

Definition In the context of motherhood, the term ‘bladder’ refers to a…

Updated Apr. 02, 2024

Blastocyst

Definition A blastocyst is an early stage in the development of an…

Updated Apr. 02, 2024

Blended Family Dynamics

Definition Blended family dynamics refer to the unique interpersonal relationships and interactions…

Updated Feb. 26, 2024

Blighted ovum

Definition A blighted ovum, also known as an anembryonic pregnancy, is a…

Updated Apr. 02, 2024

Blood pressure

Definition Blood pressure is a critical health parameter defined as the force…

Updated Apr. 02, 2024

Blood transfusion

Definition A blood transfusion is a medical procedure in which donated blood…

Updated Apr. 02, 2024

Bloody show

Definition “Bloody show” is a term used in the context of pregnancy…

Updated Apr. 02, 2024

Board Games

Definition Board games, in the context of parenting, refer to tabletop games…

Updated Feb. 26, 2024

Body Image

Definition Body image refers to an individual’s perception, feelings, and thoughts about…

Updated Feb. 26, 2024

Body Image For Kids

Definition Body image for kids refers to the perception children have about…

Updated Feb. 26, 2024

Body mass index (BMI)

Definition The Body Mass Index (BMI) is a numerical value derived from…

Updated Apr. 02, 2024

Bonding Moments

Definition Bonding moments refer to the special instances of emotional connection and…

Updated Feb. 26, 2024

Bottle Feeding Equipment

Definition Bottle feeding equipment refers to the various tools and accessories used…

Updated Feb. 26, 2024

Botulinum Toxin (Botox)

Definition Botulinum Toxin, commonly known as Botox, is a neurotoxic protein produced…

Updated Apr. 02, 2024
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