Glossary
Kinesthesia
Definition Kinesthesia, not exclusive to motherhood, is a term used in physiology…
Labia
Definition The term “labia” refers to the part of a female’s genitalia.…
Labor
Definition Labor in the context of motherhood refers to the process through…
Labor-delivery-postpartum room (LDPR)
Definition The Labor-Delivery-Postpartum Room (LDPR) is a special facility in a hospital…
Labor-delivery-recovery room (LDR)
Definition The Labor-Delivery-Recovery room (LDR) is a type of room in a…
Labour
Definition Labour, in the context of motherhood, refers to the process and…
Laceration
Definition In the context of motherhood, laceration refers to the tearing of…
Lactation
Definition Lactation is the process by which a woman’s body produces and…
Lactation Consultant
Definition A lactation consultant is a certified professional who specializes in assisting…
Lactation consultant or specialist
Definition A lactation consultant or specialist is a health professional who specializes…
Lactose intolerance
Definition Lactose intolerance is a digestive disorder where the body cannot fully…
Lamaze
Definition Lamaze is a childbirth method that focuses on preparing for labor…
Lamaze Classes
Definition Lamaze classes are educational sessions that provide pregnant women and their…
Landau Reflex
Definition The Landau Reflex is a natural developmental reflex seen in infants…
Language Acquisition Stages
Definition Language Acquisition Stages refer to the natural progression through which children…
Language Development
Definition Language development is the process in which children acquire and refine…
Language Disorder
Definition A language disorder is a type of communication disorder where a…
Lanugo
Definition Lanugo is a term in motherhood that refers to the fine…
Large for gestational age (LGA)
Definition Large for gestational age (LGA) describes newborns that are significantly larger…
Last menstrual period (LMP)
Definition The term Last Menstrual Period (LMP) refers to the first day…