Labor (childbirth)
Labor (childbirth)
Labor (== Template:IPAc-en ==
Template:IPAc-en (pronounced as /ˈtɛmplɪt ˈaɪˌpæk ˈɛn/) is a mediawiki template used to provide a standardized representation of the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) pronunciation for English words in Wikipedia articles. The etymology of the term is derived from the combination of 'template', 'IPA', and 'en', which stands for English.
Usage
The Template:IPAc-en is used in the following format: Template loop detected: Template:IPAc-en. Each symbol represents a sound in the English language, and the template is used to provide a phonetic transcription of English words.
Related Terms
- Template:IPAc: This is the general template for IPA transcriptions in Wikipedia articles. It can be used for languages other than English.
- International Phonetic Alphabet: This is the alphabet that the IPAc templates are based on. It is an alphabetic system of phonetic notation based primarily on the Latin alphabet.
- Phonetic transcription: This is the visual representation of speech sounds. The most common type of phonetic transcription uses a phonetic alphabet, such as the International Phonetic Alphabet.
See Also
- Help:IPA/English: This is a help page that provides a guide to the pronunciation of English words as transcribed using the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Wikipedia:Manual of Style/Pronunciation: This is a style guide for the representation of pronunciation in Wikipedia articles.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Labor (childbirth)
- Wikipedia's article - Labor (childbirth)
This WikiMD dictionary article is a stub. You can help make it a full article.
Languages: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
Urdu,
বাংলা,
తెలుగు,
தமிழ்,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
русский,
português do Brasil,
Italian,
polski), also known as childbirth, refers to the process of delivering a baby and the placenta, membranes, and umbilical cord from the uterus to the vagina to the outside world. The main series of events in labor include the dilation of the cervix, the descent and birth of the baby, and the delivery of the placenta.
Etymology
The term "labor" originates from the Latin word labor, which means "toil" or "hard work". This term has been used since the 13th century to refer to the physical exertion and pain associated with childbirth.
Stages of Labor
Labor is typically divided into three stages:
- First stage: This stage begins with the onset of regular uterine contractions and ends with full cervical dilation. This stage is further divided into the latent phase and the active phase.
- Second stage: This stage begins with full cervical dilation and ends with the delivery of the baby.
- Third stage: This stage begins immediately after the birth of the baby and ends with the delivery of the placenta.
Related Terms
- Cervical dilation: The opening of the cervix during childbirth.
- Uterine contraction: The tightening and shortening of the uterine muscles during childbirth.
- Placenta: An organ that develops in the uterus during pregnancy, providing oxygen and nutrients to the baby.
- Umbilical cord: A tube-like structure that connects the baby to the placenta, providing the baby with nutrients and oxygen during pregnancy.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Labor (childbirth)
- Wikipedia's article - Labor (childbirth)
This WikiMD dictionary article is a stub. You can help make it a full article.
Languages: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
Urdu,
বাংলা,
తెలుగు,
தமிழ்,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
русский,
português do Brasil,
Italian,
polski