Obstetrics		increased salivation
operculum		opening
fetoscope		Twins- two sperm-two ovum
Testosterone		"Father of Obstetrics"
Pica		dark pigmenation on face from pregnancy hormones
Testes		fatty pad protecting symphysis pubis
Soranus		Association of Womens Health, Obstetrics,Neonatal Nurses
lightening		upper part of uterus
Os		first pregnancy
Crede		male hormone
Chadwicks		used silver nitrate in newborns eyes to prevent blindness
Primigravida		instrument used to detect fetal heart rate externally
Assessment		day that heart begins to beat
Dizygotic (DZ) twins		transverse ridges found in vagina
Rugae		lower narrow part of uterus
quickening		Identical twins
Hyperemesis		mucous plug
eighth		seminal plasma and sperm
Foramen ovale		first step in nursing process
EDD		craving for non food substances
Breast		first female outward structure developed in puberty
Round		Branch of medicine specializing in pregnancy
Amniotic		term used to describe excessive vomiting in pregnancy with dehydration
Semen		diverts blood from left to right atrium before birth
Cervix		foremilk; high in antibodies
Monozygotic (MZ) twins		first male outward structure noticed in puberty
Mon Pubis		estimated date delivery
AWHONN		type of ligament that keeps uterus in place during pregnancy
chloasma		descent of fetus into pelvis; allows mother to breathe better
colostrum		inital fetal movements felt by mother
Fundus		clear fluid that protects and cushions fetus in uterus
Pytalism		purplish blue appearance of vagina and cervix