Glossary of pregnancy terms. Letter M

Are you pregnant and have doubts about different words or terms related to pregnancy? Know the meaning of all of them using the de Guiainfantil.com doubt dictionary Here you will find the explanation of the different terms that refer to pregnancy and that begin with the letter M . Knowing all these

Are you pregnant and have doubts about different words or terms related to pregnancy? Know the meaning of all of them using the de Guiainfantil.com doubt dictionary Here you will find the explanation of the different terms that refer to pregnancy and that begin with the

letter M . Knowing all these words related to the health and care of women in pregnancy will help you to live it more peacefully.Dictionary for pregnant women. Letter M

Macrosomia

It is the excessive development of the baby, above the weight and size that is considered normal. During pregnancy, the most frequent cause of macrosomia is gestational diabetes. The uncontrolled intake of sugar causes the baby to grow excessively in size while their organs do not finish developing in some cases.

Matrona

It is the specialized professional who provides the mother with care and attention from the moment of conception until the puerperium. The function of the midwife is to give information to the mother, to teach the courses of preparation to the childbirth, to watch the evolution of the pregnancy and to realize some tests during the gestation. It will also teach the mother everything related to the first care of the baby.

Meconium

It is the material that accumulates in the intestine of the baby during pregnancy and eliminates at birth when it makes the first bowel movements. It is a viscous substance and its color ranges from dark green to black. It is composed of dead cells and stomach secretions. If the baby expelled the meconium during pregnancy, it would be necessary to induce labor to avoid swallowing.

Migraine

It is a type of headache or headache that affects some women during pregnancy. They are not serious but they are a nuisance because during pregnancy they can suffer stronger and more intense pains than before pregnancy, due to the hormonal change that happens in the body of the pregnant woman.

Fetal monitoring

It is a test that is done days before the probable date of delivery to check the baby's state of health and if contractions have already been triggered. The pregnant woman will have to lie on a stretcher while electrodes are measuring a series of data through a monitor.

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