Glossary: Terms Starting with "L"
12 terms found
LH surge
LH TTCRise in luteinizing hormone that commonly occurs before ovulation.
Related: OPK, ovulation
LMP
PregnancyLast menstrual period; commonly used to estimate pregnancy dating.
Related: EDD, gestational age
Late term
PregnancyBirth timing category from 41 weeks 0 days through 41 weeks 6 days.
Related: Postterm, induction
Lightning crotch
PregnancyInformal term for sudden sharp pelvic pains late in pregnancy.
Related: Pelvic pressure, baby dropping
Lightening
BirthWhen the baby drops lower into the pelvis before birth.
Related: Engagement, baby dropping
Latent phase
BirthEarly part of first stage labor when the cervix begins changing.
Related: First stage, active labor
Latch
BabyHow baby attaches for breastfeeding or chestfeeding.
Related: Colostrum, lactation consultant
Lactation consultant
IBCLC BabyProfessional trained to help with breastfeeding or chestfeeding.
Related: Latch, milk supply
Late preterm
BabyBaby born between 34 and 36 completed weeks.
Related: Preterm, early term
Low birth weight
LBW BabyBaby born weighing less than 2,500 grams.
Related: Preterm, SGA
Large for gestational age
LGA BabyBaby larger than expected for gestational age.
Related: Macrosomia, GDM
Lochia
ParentingPostpartum vaginal bleeding/discharge as the uterus heals.
Related: Postpartum bleeding, uterus