Glossary: Terms Starting with "T"

Trying to conceive; shorthand for actively trying to become pregnant.

Related: Ovulation, fertile window, LMP

One of three broad pregnancy periods: first, second, and third trimester.

Related: First trimester, second trimester, third trimester

Late pregnancy period focused on growth, monitoring, and birth preparation.

Related: Braxton Hicks, GBS, birth plan

Pregnancy that has reached term; split into early, full, late, and postterm.

Related: Early term, full term

Vaccine protecting against tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis.

Related: Whooping cough, vaccination

Late part of first stage labor before full dilation.

Related: Active labor, dilation

Stage from birth of baby until placenta is delivered.

Related: Placenta, cord clamping

Device using mild electrical pulses through skin pads for pain relief.

Related: Early labor, pain relief

Trial of labor after cesarean; attempting labor with goal of VBAC.

Related: VBAC, repeat cesarean