Accouchement
Accouchement
Accouchement (/əˈkuːʃmənt/), from the French word "accoucher", meaning "to give birth", is a medical term referring to the act of giving birth, specifically the period from the onset of contractions to the delivery of the placenta.
Etymology
The term "accouchement" is derived from the French verb "accoucher", which is itself derived from the Latin words "ad" (to) and "cubare" (to lie down). The term was first used in English in the early 19th century.
Related Terms
- Contraction: In the context of childbirth, a contraction is a periodic tightening and relaxing of the uterine muscle, the largest muscle in a woman's body.
- Placenta: The placenta is an organ that develops in the uterus during pregnancy. This structure provides oxygen and nutrients to your growing baby and removes waste products from your baby's blood.
- Birth: Birth is the act or process of bearing or bringing forth offspring, also referred to as parturition.
- Parturition: Parturition is the action or process of giving birth to offspring.
- Obstetrics: Obstetrics is the field of study concentrated on pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Accouchement
- Wikipedia's article - Accouchement
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