Glossary
Shoulder dystocia
Definition Shoulder dystocia is a serious condition that occurs during childbirth when…
Show
Definition In the context of motherhood, ‘Show’ is a term used to…
Sibling Bonding
Definition Sibling bonding refers to the development of a close, supportive, and…
Sibling Bonds
Definition Sibling bonds refer to the unique and powerful emotional connections that…
Sickle-cell anemia
Definition Sickle-cell anemia is a genetic blood disorder, not a motherhood term…
Side Lying
Definition Side lying is a breastfeeding position where the mother and baby…
Side Sitting
Definition Side sitting refers to a breastfeeding position where the mother and…
Side-lying position
Definition The side-lying position is a breastfeeding method where both the mother…
SIDS
Definition SIDS, or Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, refers to the unexplained death…
Single Parent Budgeting
Definition Single Parent Budgeting refers to a financial planning strategy specifically tailored…
Single Parenting
Definition Single parenting refers to the act of raising a child or…
Sitz bath
Definition A Sitz bath is a therapy technique often recommended for new…
Skin To Skin Contact
Definition Skin-to-skin contact refers to the direct, uninterrupted touch and closeness between…
Sleep apnea
Definition Sleep apnea is a serious sleep disorder that occurs when a…
Sleep Hygiene For Kids
Definition Sleep hygiene for kids refers to a set of healthy habits…
Sleep Regression
Definition Sleep regression refers to a temporary phase when a baby or…
Sleep Sacks
Definition Sleep sacks, also known as wearable blankets or baby sleeping bags…
Sleep Training
Definition Sleep training refers to the process of teaching an infant or…
Sleepunders
Definition Sleepunders, sometimes referred to as “half sleepovers,” are social events where…
Small for gestational age (SGA)
Definition Small for Gestational Age (SGA) refers to newborn babies who are…