Pronunciation: [juːtˈə͡ʊʃə] (IPA) 
The word "eutocia" is spelled as /juːˈtəʊʃə/. The first syllable "eu" is pronounced as "yoo", the second syllable "to" is pronounced as "toe", and the final syllable "cia" is pronounced as "sha". Eutocia is a medical term that refers to an easy or normal childbirth without requiring medical intervention. The correct spelling of this word is important for medical professionals to accurately communicate and document patient care.
Eutocia is a term commonly used in obstetrics and gynecology to describe the normal, uncomplicated process of giving birth. It refers to a situation in which a pregnant individual experiences a regular, natural labor and delivers a healthy baby without the need for medical intervention or assistance.
During eutocia, labor progresses smoothly, with the cervix dilating and contractions occurring at regular intervals, allowing the fetus to descend through the birth canal. The mother is typically able to actively participate in the birthing process, effectively guiding the delivery of the baby through natural pushing efforts.
Eutocia is characterized by the absence of complications such as fetal distress, prolonged labor, failure to progress, or the need for interventions like forceps or vacuum extraction. When eutocia occurs, it generally leads to the safest and best outcome for both the mother and baby, reducing the risk of injury or complications associated with interventions or extended labor.
The term is often used in contrast to dystocia, referring to a difficult or abnormal labor that requires medical intervention or assistance. Eutocia represents the ideal scenario in labor and delivery, where the natural processes of childbirth can proceed without complications, promoting the wellbeing and health of both the mother and the newborn.
Easy, normal childbirth.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.
The word "eutocia" is derived from the combination of two Greek words: "eu", meaning "good" or "easy", and "tokos", meaning "childbirth" or "delivery". The term "eutocia" is used in obstetrics to describe a normal or uncomplicated childbirth.
