50 Pregnancy and Childbirth-Related Vocabulary Words

There are 50 simple English vocabulary words related to pregnancy and childbirth:

Pregnancy – The condition of carrying a baby inside the body.
Baby bump – The rounded belly of a pregnant woman.
Morning sickness – Nausea and vomiting in early pregnancy.
Trimester – A period of three months during pregnancy.
Ultrasound – A test that uses sound waves to check the baby’s health.
Due date – The expected date when the baby will be born.
Contractions – The tightening and relaxing of the uterus during labor.
Labor – The process of childbirth, including contractions and delivery.
Water break – When the amniotic sac breaks, releasing fluid before birth.
Midwife – A trained professional who helps during childbirth.
Obstetrician – A doctor who specializes in pregnancy and childbirth.
C-section (Caesarean section) – A surgery to deliver the baby through the mother’s abdomen.
Natural birth – Childbirth without medical interventions like an epidural or C-section.
Epidural – A type of pain relief used during labor.
Induced labor – When doctors start labor using medicine or other methods.
Placenta – The organ that provides oxygen and nutrients to the baby during pregnancy.
Amniotic fluid – The liquid inside the sac that protects the baby.
Fetus – The developing baby inside the womb after the first eight weeks.
Newborn – A baby that has just been born.
Breastfeeding – Feeding the baby milk from the mother’s breast.
Colostrum – The first milk produced by the mother after giving birth.
Postpartum – The period of time after giving birth.
Miscarriage – The loss of a pregnancy before 20 weeks.
Stillbirth – When a baby dies before or during birth.
Gestational diabetes – Diabetes that develops during pregnancy.
Morning sickness – Nausea and vomiting, often in the first trimester.
Stretch marks – Scars that form on the skin during pregnancy.
Birth plan – A document that outlines the mother’s preferences for childbirth.
Breast pump – A device used to express milk from the breasts.
Labor pain – The pain felt during contractions.
Umbilical cord – The cord that connects the baby to the placenta.
Water birth – Giving birth in a tub of warm water.
Doula – A trained professional who supports the mother during pregnancy and childbirth.
Vaginal birth – The birth of the baby through the birth canal.
Home birth – Giving birth at home instead of a hospital.
Infant – A very young baby, usually up to 1 year old.
Braxton Hicks – Irregular, painless contractions that can happen before labor.
Cervix – The lower part of the uterus that opens during childbirth.
Episiotomy – A small surgical cut made to widen the vagina during delivery.
Maternity leave – Time off from work given to a mother after childbirth.
Postnatal care – Care given to the mother and baby after birth.
Suction cup – A tool used to help deliver the baby in some difficult births.
Birth canal – The passageway from the uterus to the outside during childbirth.
Tocolytics – Medications that can stop premature labor.
Prenatal vitamins – Supplements taken during pregnancy to ensure health for the mother and baby.
Folic acid – A vitamin that is important to prevent birth defects.
Pregnancy test – A test to determine if a woman is pregnant.
Amniocentesis – A test where a sample of amniotic fluid is taken to check for problems.
Lamaze – A method of breathing and relaxation for managing labor pain.
Baby shower – A party held to celebrate the upcoming birth of a baby.