Glossary
Pelvic floor muscles
Definition The pelvic floor muscles are a group of muscles that create…
Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy
Definition Pelvic floor physical therapy is a specialized form of physical therapy…
Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
Definition Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) is a type of infection that occurs…
Pelvimetry
Definition Pelvimetry is a practice associated with maternal healthcare which involves the…
Pelvis
Definition The term “pelvis” in the context of motherhood refers to the…
Percutaneous umbilical blood sampling
Definition Percutaneous umbilical blood sampling, also known as PUBS, is a diagnostic…
Performing Arts
Definition Performing arts, as a parenting term, refers to the encouragement and…
Perinatal
Definition The term “perinatal” refers to the period shortly before, during, and…
Perineal haematoma
Definition A perineal haematoma is a blood-filled swelling that can occur due…
Perineal massage
Definition Perineal massage is a technique often used to prepare a pregnant…
Perineal tear
Definition A perineal tear refers to a laceration or injury to the…
Perineum
Definition The perineum is the region situated between the pubic symphysis (front)…
Perineum
Definition The perineum is the anatomical term referring to the area between…
Periodontitis
Definition Periodontitis is a serious oral health condition, not specifically a motherhood…
Permissive Parenting
Definition Permissive Parenting is a parenting style characterized by minimal rules, low…
Perseveration
Definition Perseveration in motherhood refers to a child’s repetitive action or behavior…
Personal Goals
Definition Personal goals in parenting refer to the individual objectives and aspirations…
Personalized Gifts
Definition Personalized gifts refer to presents specifically customized to cater to the…
Phantom Kicks
Definition Phantom kicks refer to sensations that some mothers experience after giving…
Phenylketonuria (PKU)
Definition Phenylketonuria (PKU) is a rare genetic disorder that inhibits the body’s…