Pregnancy And Childbirth Terms

noun a condition of being distended, especially an abnormal swelling or increase in size

• The doctor noted the presence of abdominal distension in the patient's physical examination.
• She complained of feeling bloated and experiencing distension after eating a large meal.
• I can't believe how much distension I have after all that junk food.
• The distension of the truth in his story was evident as inconsistencies began to surface.

noun a factor that can cause an immune response in certain situations, such as during pregnancy

• The Rh factor is an inherited protein found on the surface of red blood cells.
• Do you know if you have the Rh factor in your blood?
• I heard that Rh factor can affect your blood type.
• The presence or absence of the Rh factor can be like a genetic fingerprint.

noun a compound word formed by combining 'crowd' and 'birthing', referring to a method of childbirth where a large group of people support the laboring mother

• Crowdbirthing is a method of childbirth where a group of people provide support and assistance during the labor process.
• Have you heard of crowdbirthing? It's when a bunch of people help out during a birth.
• Crowdbirthing is like having a birth squad to help out.
• In the world of startups, crowdbirthing refers to the collective effort of a team to bring a project to life.

noun the part of the body of a vertebrate containing the digestive organs; the belly.

• The surgeon performed an incision on the patient's abdomen to remove the tumor.
• She complained of stomach pain and the doctor said it could be related to her abdomen.
• I need to work on toning my abs, my abdomen is looking flabby.
• His courage came from deep within his abdomen, giving him the strength to face his fears.