Bokmål maternity vocabulary with English translations
Norwegian Maternity Words And Phrases
Pregnancy, birth, and postpartum conversations can include words you do not meet in ordinary beginner Norwegian. Add this language guide once to learn its vocabulary gradually, with cards returning for review.
What Norwegian Maternity Words Should Learners Start With?
Start with practical Bokmål words for pregnancy, birth, midwife appointments, body vocabulary, hospital care, and the postpartum period. This page is for language learning only, not medical guidance.
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Period
Pregnancy Basics
Core words for talking about pregnancy, appointments, and the people you may meet.
English
pregnancy
Norwegian
svangerskap
English
I am pregnant.
Norwegian
Jeg er gravid.
English
the due date
Norwegian
terminen
English
a midwife
Norwegian
en jordmor
English
an appointment
Norwegian
en time
English
guidance
Norwegian
veiledning
English
a referral
Norwegian
en henvisning
English
a positive experience
Norwegian
en positiv opplevelse
Before birth
Birth Preparation
Useful vocabulary for preparing for birth and understanding common words around labour.
English
birth
Norwegian
fødsel
English
maternity
Norwegian
barsel
English
to give birth
Norwegian
å føde
English
when you are about to give birth
Norwegian
når du skal føde
English
when you give birth
Norwegian
når du føder
English
the maternity ward
Norwegian
fødeavdelingen
English
a birth plan
Norwegian
en fødselsplan
English
the hospital bag
Norwegian
sykehusbagen
Body words
Labour And Body
Body and labour words that often appear in birth information, appointments, and hospital conversations.
English
the uterus
Norwegian
livmoren
English
the cervix
Norwegian
livmorhalsen
English
the pelvis
Norwegian
bekkenet
English
the birth canal
Norwegian
fødselskanalen
English
the vagina
Norwegian
skjeden
English
amniotic membranes
Norwegian
fosterhinnene
English
amniotic fluid
Norwegian
fostervann
English
contractions
Norwegian
rier
Care words
Hospital And Care
Common words for hospital care, checks, and communication during maternity appointments.
English
a doctor
Norwegian
en lege
English
an examination
Norwegian
en undersøkelse
English
pain relief
Norwegian
smertelindring
English
the heartbeats
Norwegian
hjerteslagene
English
to monitor
Norwegian
å overvåke
English
a warm reception
Norwegian
en varm mottakelse
English
to cope
Norwegian
å takle
English
initiation of labour
Norwegian
igangsetting av fødsel
After birth
Postpartum And Baby
Words for the period after birth, the newborn baby, and early follow-up conversations.
English
the postpartum period
Norwegian
barseltiden
English
a newborn baby
Norwegian
en nyfødt baby
English
breastfeeding
Norwegian
amming
English
recovery
Norwegian
restitusjon
English
maternity leave
Norwegian
mammapermisjon
English
parental leave
Norwegian
foreldrepermisjon
English
a checkup
Norwegian
en kontroll
English
discharge
Norwegian
utflod
Sentences
Useful Phrases
Short phrases you can practise for appointments, questions, and basic communication.
English
When is the appointment?
Norwegian
Når er timen?
English
I need help.
Norwegian
Jeg trenger hjelp.
English
Can you explain that?
Norwegian
Kan du forklare det?
English
Can you repeat that?
Norwegian
Kan du gjenta det?
English
Is this normal?
Norwegian
Er dette normalt?
English
I would like an interpreter.
Norwegian
Jeg ønsker tolk.
English
I am leaking fluid.
Norwegian
Jeg lekker væske.
English
I feel the opposite.
Norwegian
Jeg opplever det motsatt.
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FAQ
Is this guide medical advice?
No. This guide is for Norwegian language practice only. Ask a qualified health professional about medical questions.
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