Maternal Health

noun a serious condition in which a pregnant woman suddenly develops high blood pressure, protein in the urine, and swelling, often followed by seizures

• Eclampsia is a serious condition that can occur during pregnancy, characterized by high blood pressure and seizures.
• My cousin had eclampsia during her pregnancy, but thankfully she and the baby are doing well now.
• Eclampsia is no joke, it can be really dangerous for both the mother and the baby.
• Dealing with that project was like navigating through a minefield, it felt like a constant state of eclampsia.

noun A nurse who breast-feeds another woman's child.

• In ancient times, a wet nurse was often hired to breastfeed and care for a baby.
• My friend's grandmother used to work as a wet nurse when she was younger.
• I heard that some celebrities hire wet nurses to take care of their babies.
• The government can be seen as a wet nurse, providing support and care for its citizens.

noun Neonatal Intensive Care Unit - a specialized unit in a hospital that provides intensive care for newborn infants, especially those born prematurely or with medical complications

• The NICU is a specialized unit in the hospital for newborns who need intensive medical care.
• My friend's baby is in the NICU right now, but we're hoping for the best.
• The NICU is where the tiniest fighters are taken care of.
• Being in the NICU felt like being in a bubble, isolated from the rest of the world.

noun the act of giving birth without medical assistance or intervention

verb to give birth without medical assistance or intervention

• Freebirth is the practice of giving birth without the assistance of medical professionals.
• Have you heard of freebirth? It's when women choose to have a home birth without any medical intervention.
• Some people call freebirth 'unassisted childbirth'.
• In a way, freebirth symbolizes the ultimate act of self-reliance and empowerment.