Glossary: Terms Starting with "G"
8 terms found
Gestational age
GA PregnancyHow far along pregnancy is, usually counted in weeks and days from LMP.
Related: EDD, fetal age
Gestational sac
PregnancyFluid-filled structure seen in the uterus on early ultrasound.
Related: Yolk sac, embryo
Growth scan
PregnancyUltrasound focused on fetal size and growth.
Related: EFW, BPD, AC +1 more
Glucose challenge test
GCT PregnancyScreening test for gestational diabetes using a timed blood sample after a glucose drink.
Related: GDM, OGTT
Group B strep
GBS PregnancyBacteria that can be carried without symptoms and screened for late in pregnancy.
Related: GBS swab, antibiotics in labor
GBS swab
PregnancyLate pregnancy swab to check for Group B strep.
Related: Group B strep
Gestational hypertension
PregnancyHigh blood pressure developing during pregnancy without some preeclampsia features.
Related: Preeclampsia, BP monitoring
Gestational diabetes
GDM PregnancyDiabetes first recognized during pregnancy.
Related: GCT, OGTT