Fundamentals of Midwifery: A Textbook for Students (61 page)

Syphilis
Sexually transmitted disease caused by bacteria entering the body through mucous membranes during sexual intercourse, resulting in the formation of lesions throughout the body.
Thalassaemia
A hereditary blood disease. Red blood cells cannot function normally leading to anaemia and enlargement of the spleen and abnormalities of the bone marrow.
Toxoplasmosis
A disease in mammals and birds caused by a protozoan. Transmitted to humans through ingesting undercooked meat or contaminated by faeces of infected cats.
Urinary tract
The entire system of ducts and channels that conduct urine from the kidneys to the exterior. It can be susceptible to infections in pregnancy.
Varicose veins
Veins that are distended, lengthened and tortuous. Superficial veins in the legs are most commonly affected.
Venous thrombo-embolic (VTE)
The formation of a blood clot in a vein, which may become detached and lodged else-where. In pregnancy the risk of VTE is more common and can result in death.
Zygote intrafallopian transfer (ZIFT)
Following in-vitro fertilisation the zygote is introduced into the fallopian tube. Commonly used when tubes block the normal binding of the sperm and egg.
(Adapted from Martin 2010.)
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