AFI
amniotic fluid index
AMA
advanced maternal age
AROM
amniotomy
-artificial rupture of membranes
BBOW
Bulging Bag of Water
BTL
Bilateral Rubal Ligation
-surgical procedure that involves blocking the fallopian tubes to prevent the ovum (egg) from being fertilized
CVS
Chorionic Villus Sampling
EDC
Estimated Date of Confinement
-same as EDD
EFM
External Fetal Monitoring
-uses a device to listen to or record the fetal heartbeat through the mother’s abdomen
QBL
Quantitive Blood Loss
FHR
Fetal Heart Rate
FSE
Fetal Scalp Electrode
-spiral wire that can be placed on the scalp of the fetus to monitor their heart rate and ensure their well-being
GBS
Group B Streptococcus
HELLP syndrome
Hemolysis + Elevated Liver enzymes + Low Platelets
-variant changes in lab values that are complications of preeclampsia
IUGR
IntraUterine Growth Restrictions
IUFD
IntraUterine Fetal Demise
LMP
Last Menstrual Period
-1st day of LMP is the start of prenatal period
NST
Non-Stress Test
PROM
Prolonged Rupture Of Membranes
-rupture of membrns longer than 24 hr
GHTN
Gestational HTN
AGA
Appropriate for Gestational Age
AMNIO
Amniocentesis (testing amniotic fluid used to diagnose chromosomal abnormalities and fetal infections)
ANTE
Occurring before birth
BPP
BioPhysical Profile
-biologicl examinatn + chemcl determntn
CST
Contraction Stress Test