Parturition

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Parturition

Parturition (pronounced: par·​tu·​ri·​tion | \ ˌpär-tu̇-ˈri-shən \) is a medical term that refers to the process of childbirth, from the start of uterine contractions to the delivery of the placenta.

Etymology

The term "parturition" originates from the Latin word "parturire", which means "to be ready to bear young". It has been used in the English language since the 17th century.

Process

Parturition is divided into three stages:

  1. The first stage begins with the onset of labor and ends with full cervical dilation.
  2. The second stage is the period of expulsion, where the baby is delivered.
  3. The third stage, also known as the placental stage, ends with the delivery of the placenta.

Related Terms

  • Labor: The process by which the fetus and the placenta leave the uterus. Labor can be induced or spontaneous.
  • Birth: The act or process of bearing or bringing forth offspring.
  • Childbirth: The process of delivering a baby and the placenta, amniotic sac, and umbilical cord from the uterus to the vagina to the outside world.
  • Placenta: An organ that develops in the uterus during pregnancy, providing oxygen and nutrients to the baby and removing waste products from the baby's blood.
  • Uterus: The organ in the lower body of a woman where offspring are conceived and gestate before birth.

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