Glossary: Terms Starting with "O"

9 terms found

Ovulation

TTC

Release of an egg from an ovary during a menstrual cycle.

Related: Fertile window, LH surge, OPK

Ovulation predictor kit

OPK TTC

Home test that detects hormone changes associated with ovulation.

Related: LH surge, fertile window

OB-GYN

OB/GYN Pregnancy

Doctor specializing in obstetrics and gynecology.

Related: Obstetrician, gynecologist

Obstetrician

OB Pregnancy

Doctor specializing in pregnancy, birth, and postpartum care.

Related: OB-GYN, MFM

Oral glucose tolerance test

OGTT Pregnancy

Longer glucose test used to diagnose or evaluate gestational diabetes.

Related: GCT, GDM

Oligohydramnios

Pregnancy

Lower-than-expected amniotic fluid level.

Related: AFI, amniotic fluid

Oxytocin

Birth

Hormone involved in contractions and milk let-down; synthetic forms may be used in care.

Related: Pitocin, let-down

Occiput anterior

OA Birth

Head-down position where back of baby’s head faces front of pelvis.

Related: OP, fetal position

Occiput posterior

OP Birth

Head-down position where back of baby’s head faces back of pelvis.

Related: OA, back labor

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