Glossary: Terms Starting with "A"
15 terms found
Antenatal
PregnancyMeaning before birth; often used outside the United States.
Related: Prenatal, antenatal class
Amniocentesis
Amnio PregnancyDiagnostic test sampling amniotic fluid.
Related: CVS, amniotic fluid
Anatomy scan
PregnancyDetailed ultrasound checking fetal anatomy, placenta, and fluid.
Related: Level II ultrasound, placenta
Abdominal circumference
AC PregnancyUltrasound measurement around the fetal abdomen.
Related: EFW, growth restriction
Antibody screen
PregnancyBlood test checking for antibodies that could affect pregnancy.
Related: Rh factor, alloimmunization
Amniotic sac
PregnancyMembrane structure surrounding the fetus and amniotic fluid.
Related: Amniotic fluid, membranes
Amniotic fluid
PregnancyFluid surrounding the fetus inside the amniotic sac.
Related: Amniocentesis, AFI
Amniotic fluid index
AFI PregnancyUltrasound estimate of amniotic fluid amount.
Related: Oligohydramnios, polyhydramnios
Anterior placenta
PregnancyPlacenta attached to the front wall of the uterus.
Related: Placenta, fetal movement
Active labor
BirthLabor phase when contractions are stronger and cervical change progresses more steadily.
Related: Dilation, transition
Augmentation of labor
BirthHelping labor progress after it has already started.
Related: Pitocin, amniotomy
Amniotomy
AROM BirthArtificial rupture of membranes by a clinician.
Related: ROM, water breaking
Assisted vaginal birth
BirthVaginal birth helped with instruments such as forceps or vacuum.
Related: Forceps, vacuum
Apgar score
APGAR BabyQuick newborn assessment usually performed at 1 and 5 minutes.
Related: Newborn assessment
Afterpains
ParentingCramping as uterus contracts after birth.
Related: Uterine involution, oxytocin