Glossary: Terms Starting with "D"

6 terms found

Dating ultrasound

Pregnancy

Ultrasound used to confirm or estimate gestational age and due date.

Related: CRL, EDD

Doula

TTC

Non-clinical support person providing emotional, physical, and informational support.

Related: Birth partner, labor support

DHA

Pregnancy

Omega-3 fatty acid sometimes included in prenatal supplements.

Related: Omega-3, prenatal vitamin

Dilation

Birth

Opening of the cervix, measured from 0 to 10 centimeters.

Related: Cervix, effacement

Delayed cord clamping

DCC Birth

Waiting briefly before clamping the umbilical cord when appropriate.

Related: Umbilical cord, cord blood

Diastasis recti

Parenting

Widening between abdominal muscles during or after pregnancy.

Related: Core rehab, pelvic floor

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