In this lesson, we will practice explaining a procedure called amniocentesis in Spanish. In our latest premium lessons covering Spanish for Prenatal Care, we review useful Spanish for tests performed during pregnancy. We discuss screening for gestational diabetes, STDs, and Group B Strep. We also cover ultrasound, the biophysical profile, and the nuchal translucency test. […]
Prenatal Care
PN15 Ultrasound and Biophysical Profile
Table of Contents UltrasoundNonstress TestBiophysical ProfileRelated Lessons Welcome to another vocab builder lesson covering Prenatal Care in Spanish. To make this lesson, Eliza and I used information from the NIH website in Spanish: ¿Qué pruebas podría necesitar durante el embarazo? In this lesson, we will practice using the passive se and future tense in Spanish as […]
Spanish for Checkups and Monitoring
In this lesson, we practice Spanish for routine medical checkups and monitoring. Specifically, we will look at the words “control” and “controlar” in this setting. To do this, we will use examples from our Spanish for Prenatal Care series.
PN14 GBS Screening in Pregnancy
Quick Navigation Table of ContentsScreening for GBSWhenWhyHowIf GBS is found…Related Lessons Welcome to another vocab builder lesson covering Prenatal Care in Spanish. To make this lesson, Eliza and I used lesson on information from the NIH website in Spanish: ¿Qué pruebas podría necesitar durante el embarazo? In this lesson we discuss Group B streptococcus infection screening […]
PN13 Testing for Gestational Diabetes
Welcome to another vocab builder lesson covering Prenatal Care in Spanish. To make this lesson, Eliza and I used lesson on information from the NIH website in Spanish: ¿Qué pruebas podría necesitar durante el embarazo? In this lesson, we explain how we test for gestational diabetes in Spanish. LEVEL – UPPER INTERMEDIATETable of Contents Screening for Gestational […]
PN12 Prenatal Pelvic Exam
Welcome to another vocab builder lesson covering Prenatal Care in Spanish. To make this lesson, Eliza and I used lesson on information from the NIH website in Spanish: ¿Qué ocurre durante las visitas prenatales? In this lesson, we discuss the purpose of a prenatal pelvic exam in Spanish. LEVEL – INTERMEDIATETable of Contents Purpose of a Prenatal […]
Rh Factor in Spanish
Welcome to another lesson covering Prenatal Care in Spanish. To make this lesson, Eliza and I used information from the NIH website in Spanish: ¿Qué ocurre durante las visitas prenatales? We are going to talk about Rh factor and why some women receive an injection of immunoglobulin against Rh factor during their pregnancy. In this introductory […]
PN11 Rh Factor in Spanish – Prenatal Care Vocab Builder
Welcome to another vocab builder lesson covering Prenatal Care in Spanish. To make this lesson, Eliza and I used lesson on information from the NIH website in Spanish: ¿Qué ocurre durante las visitas prenatales? We are going to talk about Rh factor and why some women receive an injection of immunoglobulin during their pregnancy. LEVEL – ADVANCEDTable […]
PN10 Prenatal Education – Dr. Mendez Interview
In this audio lesson, we hear more from Dr. Méndez, a family practice doctor from San Pedro la Laguna, Guatemala. In this part of the interview, Dr. Méndez describes how he provides education to women during their pregnancy. He shows us an apron with a pocket where he places laminated illustrations. The illustrations show the […]
PN09 Prenatal Exams in Guatemala – Dr. Mendez Interview
In this audio lesson, we return to our interview with Dr. Mendez, a family practice doctor from San Pedro la Laguna, Guatemala. In this portion of the interview, we talk about common tests, procedures, and education that are performed during the course of prenatal care in San Pedro. I start by asking him what exams […]
PN08 Examining the Fetus – Prenatal Care Vocab Builder
Welcome to another vocabulary builder lesson covering Spanish for Prenatal Care. In this audio lesson, we will talk about common exams maneuvers performed during prenatal check-ups.Table of Contents Calculating the due date Measuring the fundal height Monitoring the fetal heart rate Checking the fetal positionTo create this lesson together, Eliza and I used information in […]
PN07 General Monitoring – Prenatal Care Vocab Builder
This lesson is part of our Spanish for Prenatal Care series. In this next set lessons, we are going to cover procedures performed during prenatal care visits in Spanish. Eliza and I came up with a list of procedures and exams based on information in Spanish from the NIH website. In this first lesson and the next, we […]
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders in Spanish
In this quick audio lesson, you will learn how to explain Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders in Spanish. In our Spanish for Prenatal Care premium lessons, we counsel a patient to avoid alcohol, tobacco and other toxins in pregnancy. Furthermore, we explain in Spanish why this is important. What follows is an excerpt from one of […]
High-Risk Pregnancy in Spanish – Interview
Welcome to another episode covering Spanish for Prenatal Care. While studying at the San Pedro Spanish School, my friend Sonja and I interviewed a family practice doctor from San Pedro La Laguna, Guatemala. In this episode, we talk to Dr. Francisco Méndez about the timing of prenatal care visits and high-risk pregnancy in Spanish. While making this […]
Neural Tube in Spanish
In this quick audio lesson, you will learn how to say and explain neural tube in Spanish. In our most recent premium audio lesson covering Spanish for prenatal care, we practice recommending folic acid during pregnancy to help prevent neural tube defects. What follows is a short excerpt from this audio lesson where we answer […]
PN02 Healthy Diet – Prenatal Care Vocab Builder
Welcome to the second vocabulary-builder lesson covering Spanish for prenatal care. In this premium lesson, we are going to practice recommendations in Spanish for a healthy diet during pregnancy. This lesson will be useful not only for prenatal care but whenever talking in Spanish about a healthy lifestyle. This lesson is based on recommendations in Spanish […]
Spanish for Pregnancy – Weight Gain and Caffeine Intake
Ready to give some recommendations in Spanish for a healthy pregnancy? In today’s lesson, we will practice recommendations regarding healthy weight gain and caffeine intake during pregnancy. In the upcoming premium lessons, we will learn Spanish for a healthy diet during pregnancy and avoidance of toxic substances such as alcohol and tobacco. Finally, we will […]