Glossary
Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP)
Definition The Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) is a plan or program…
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
Definition The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is a U.S. federal…
Indoor Activities
Definition Indoor activities refer to a range of games, educational pursuits, and…
Indoor Activities For Kids
Definition Indoor activities for kids are recreational and educational tasks or games…
Induced
Definition In the context of motherhood, “induced” refers to the process of…
Induction
Definition Induction, in the context of motherhood, refers to the process of…
Inevitable miscarriage (or spontaneous abortion)
Definition An inevitable miscarriage, also known as spontaneous abortion, refers to a…
Infant Cpr
Definition Infant CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) is a life-saving emergency technique specifically designed…
Infant Reflexes
Definition Infant reflexes are involuntary, automatic physical responses that newborns exhibit in…
Infant Sleep Patterns
Definition Infant sleep patterns refer to the sleeping habits and cycles of…
Infant Tongue Tie
Definition Infant tongue tie, also known as ankyloglossia, is a condition present…
Inferior vena cava
Definition The Inferior Vena Cava, though not a motherhood-specific term, is an…
Infertility
Definition Infertility is a term that refers to a couple’s inability to…
Inflammation
Definition Inflammation is a term that describes the body’s protective response to…
Inhibin-A
Definition Inhibin-A is a hormone produced by the placenta during pregnancy. It…
Insomnia
Definition Insomnia, in the context of motherhood, refers to a sleep disorder…
Insulin
Definition Insulin is a hormone produced in the pancreas that regulates the…
Integrated Movement
Definition Integrated movement in the context of motherhood refers to the coordination…
Intentional Communicative Act
Definition An Intentional Communicative Act in the context of motherhood refers to…
Interactive Metronome
Definition Interactive Metronome is a therapy technique commonly used in occupational and…