Glossary
Demand Feeding
Definition Demand feeding, also known as responsive or baby-led feeding, is a…
Demerol
Definition Demerol is a medical term rather than a motherhood term. It…
Depo-Provera
Definition Depo-Provera is a brand name for an injectable contraceptive drug that…
DES: Diethylstilbestrol
Definition Diethylstilbestrol (DES) is a synthetic form of estrogen that was formerly…
Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD)
Definition Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD), also known as dyspraxia, is a motor…
Developmental Evaluation
Definition Developmental evaluation is a process used to assess a child’s growth…
Developmental History
Definition Developmental history refers to the record or assessment of a child’s…
Developmental Language Disorder
Definition Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) is a condition that involves difficulties understanding…
Developmental Milestones
Definition Developmental milestones are a set of skills or behaviors that most…
Developmental Screening
Definition Developmental screening is a process used to identify potential developmental delays…
Developmental Surveillance
Definition Developmental surveillance is a term in motherhood that refers to the…
Diabetes
Definition The term “Diabetes” in the context of motherhood typically refers to…
Diagnosis
Definition In the context of motherhood, the term “Diagnosis” usually refers to…
Diapering
Definition Diapering refers to the act of putting a diaper on an…
Diaphragm
Definition In the context of motherhood, a diaphragm refers to a contraceptive…
Diastasis recti
Definition Diastasis recti is a medical condition where the two large parallel…
Diastolic blood pressure
Definition Diastolic blood pressure is a measure of the force exerted by…
Dilation
Definition In the context of childbirth and motherhood, dilation refers to the…
Dilation and curettage (D&C)
Definition Dilation and Curettage (D&C) is a minor surgical procedure performed on…
Discrimination of Sensory Input
Definition Discrimination of Sensory Input refers to a mother’s inherent ability to…