Unit 6 - Obstetrics & neo ABR Flashcards
FET -
Frozem embyro transfer. step in the IVF process
LOA -
left occipitoanterior presentation. Cephalic presentation
LMP
last menstrual period. Estimated date of confinement is calculated using this.
NVD
- normal vaginal delivery. Delivery in vertex presentation
a D & C is required following this
IMC - incomplete miscarriage
PPH.
postpartum haemorrhage. bleeding following delivery of the baby
CVS
chorionic villus sampling. testing for genetic or chromosomal abnormalities
LSP
LSP - left sacrum posterior. breech presentation
ECV
external cephalic version. used to get fetus into better position for delivery
CPD
cephalopelvic disproportion. big baby and small maternal pelvis
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
desseminated intravascular coagulation
EBM
expressed breast milk
EDC/EDD
estimated date of confinement/delivery
FH
fundal height
FHR
fetal heart rate
FTP
failure to progess