- Industry: Health care
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A hormone produced in the ovaries that works with progesterone to regulate menstruation.
Industry:Parenting
A hormone secreted by the pituitary gland. When released, oxytocin causes uterine contractions. Pitocin is a synthetic form of the hormone.
Industry:Parenting
A hormone that helps reduce pain and promote a feeling of calmness. A laboring woman secretes endorphins.
Industry:Parenting
A labor anesthetic that is injected into the fluid surrounding the spinal cord.
Industry:Parenting
A lack of sufficient oxygen to the baby, due to a cord compression or low blood pressure in the mother.
Industry:Parenting
A large air-filled rubber ball that a woman can sit on during labor. It allows the woman to rock back and forth during labor and may help reduce back discomfort during contractions and allow the mother to relax.
Industry:Parenting
A medication used to ripen or soften the cervix before labor is induced.
Industry:Parenting
