Chapter 17 Obstetrics & Neonatal Part 1 Flashcards
(P)OP
(persistent) occipito posterior
AFP
alpha fetoprotein
APH
antepartum haemorrhage
ARM
artificial rupture of membranes
ASD
atrial septal defect
BF
breastfeeding
BPD
bronchopulmonary dysplasia
CCS
classical caesarean section
CHD
congenital heart disease
CPD
cephalopelvic disproportion
CTG
cardiotocograph
CVS
chorionic villus sampling
DIC
disseminated intravascular coagulation
EBM
expressed breast milk
EDC/EDD
estimated date of confinement/delivery
FH
fundal height
FHR
fetal heart rate
FTP
failure to progress
G
gravida (the number of times a woman has been pregnant)
hCG
human chorionic gonadotrophin
HELLP
haemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, low platelets
HIE
hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy
HMD
hyaline membrane disease
IOL
induction of labour
IUCD
intrauterine contraceptive device
IUD
intrauterine death
IUGR
intrauterine growth retardation
IVF
in vitro fertilisation