30 MEDICAL PREGNANCY ABBREVIATION

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"Join us as we explore the world of pregnancy and childbirth. From understanding key medical terms like LMP, EDD, and GA, to learning about prenatal care, fetal development, and birth options, this video provides valuable insights for expectant mothers and healthcare professionals alike. Whether you're preparing for parenthood or simply curious about the miracle of life, this video is for you."

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00:00Title, 30 Medical Abbreviations Every Pregnant Woman Should Know

00:04Pregnancy can feel like learning a new language, and sometimes, it literally is.

00:10Doctors and nurses use so many abbreviations that you might feel like you're hearing code.

00:15LMP, ED, GTT, what do they all mean?

00:19In this video, we'll break down 30 of the most common medical abbreviations used in pregnancy,

00:25what they mean, why they matter, and how knowing them can help you feel more informed during your

00:29journey. Whether you're a first-time mom, a partner, or just curious, this is your complete

00:35A to Z guide. Let's begin. Section 1. Early Pregnancy Terms

00:411. LMP, Last Menstrual Period. Used to calculate the start of your pregnancy. It helps determine

00:49your due date. 2. ED, Estimated Due Date. Based on your LMP, this tells you when your baby

00:56might arrive. 3. GA, Gestational Age. Tells how many weeks

01:02pregnant you are. 4. HCG, Human Chorionic Gonadotropin.

01:07The hormone that confirms pregnancy in blood or urine tests.

01:125. BFP, Big Fat Positive. Slang used online for a positive pregnancy test.

01:186. FMU, First Morning Urine. Used in pregnancy testing, your first P of the day has the highest

01:25HCG levels. Section 2. Antenatal Appointments and Scans.

01:327. OB, Obstetrician. A doctor who specializes in pregnancy and childbirth.

01:388. US, USS, Ultrasound Scan. Creates images of your baby inside the womb.

01:449. NT Scan, Nucle Translucency Scan. Performed between weeks 11 to 14 to check for Down Syndrome

01:52risks. 10. CRL, Crown Rump Length. Measurement of the baby from head to bottom used in early scans.

02:0111. FHR, Fetal Heart Rate. The baby's heartbeat, usually between 110 to 160 beats per minute.

02:0912. EFW, Estimated Fetal Weight. Calculated from Ultrasound Measurements to Track Baby's Growth.

02:19Section 3. Blood Tests and Conditions.

02:2213. CBC, Complete Blood Count. Checks for Anemia or Infections.

02:2814. GTT, Glucose Tolerance Test. Screens for Gestational Diabetes, Typically Done at 24 to 28 Weeks.

02:3715. RH, Rhesus Factor. If you're RH-Negative, you may need an anti-D injection.

02:4516. HB, Hemoglobin. Part of the CBC, Low Levels Can Mean You're Anemic.

02:5217. TSH, Thyroid Stimulating Hormone. Monitors thyroid levels which can affect pregnancy.

02:5918. VDRL, Venereal Disease Research Laboratory Test. Screens for Syphilis.

03:0719. HIV, Human Immunodeficiency Virus. Routine Testing to Ensure Safe Delivery and Treatment if

03:14Necessary. 20. HB's Ag, Hepatitis B Surface Antigen. Checks for Hepatitis B Infection.

03:22Section 4. Pregnancy Complications. 21. PIH, Pregnancy Induced Hypertension.

03:30High Blood Pressure Caused by Pregnancy. 22. PE, Preeclampsia. High Blood Pressure with

03:37Protein in Urine, Can Be Dangerous if Untreated. 23. IUGR, Intrauterine Growth Restriction.

03:44When Baby Grows Slower Than Expected. 24. GDM, Gestational Diabetes Melitis. Diabetes Diagnosed

03:53During Pregnancy. 25. PROM, Premature Rupture of Membranes. When Your Water Breaks Before Labor

04:01Starts. 26. PTL, Preterm Labor. Labor That Starts Before 37 Weeks. Section 5, Labor and Delivery

04:11Terms. 27. FTM, First Time Mom. 28. SVD, Spontaneous Vaginal Delivery. A Normal Vaginal

04:21Birth Without Instruments. 29. CS or CS, Caesarean Section. Surgical Delivery of the Baby.

04:3030. VBAC, Vaginal Birth After Caesarean. Attempting Vaginal Birth After a Previous C-Section.

04:3731. ED, Yes, It's Back. Important Again is Labor Nears.

04:43Bonus, Postnatal and Newborn Terms. 32. APGAR, Appearance, Pulse, Grimace,

04:50Activity, Respiration. Score Given to Baby at 1 and 5 Minutes After Birth.

04:5633. NICU, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Where Premature or Ill Newborns Are Cared.

05:024. 34. EBF, Exclusive Breastfeeding. Giving Baby-Only Breast Milk for First 6 Months.

05:1135. PPH, Postpartum Hemorrhage. Excessive Bleeding After Birth.

05:17Now that you understand the lingo of pregnancy, you're more empowered to ask questions and make

05:22informed decisions. These abbreviations aren't meant to confuse, they're tools to help you and

05:27your healthcare provider communicate better. If you enjoyed this breakdown, don't forget to like this

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05:38tips, and pregnancy guides. Asterisk. Which of these abbreviations surprised you the most?

05:45Let us know in the comments below.

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