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Glossary of pregnancy and birth

Obstetric cholstatis

Oedema

Oxytocin

Pelvic floor

Perineal block

Perineum

Pessary

Pethidine

Pica

Placenta

Placenta praevia

Postnatal depression

Postpartum

Presenting part (presentation)

Primagravida

Prolapsed cord

Prostaglandin

Pudenal block

Puerperal psychosis

Where to next?

Use our pregnancy timeline to see what you should be doing and when
Choose the perfect name for your little 'un with our baby names pages
In our Pregnancy section you'll find all you need to know about you and your bump
Share your memories and pictures with others by starting a pregnancy diary
Go shopping in the babyworld shop