Glossary: Terms Starting with "V"
5 terms found
Vaccination in pregnancy
PregnancyVaccines recommended or considered during pregnancy to help protect parent and baby.
Related: Tdap, flu vaccine, RSV vaccine
VBAC
BirthVaginal birth after a previous cesarean birth.
Related: TOLAC, cesarean
Vacuum extraction
Ventouse BirthAssisted birth using suction cup on baby’s head.
Related: Assisted birth, forceps
Vernix caseosa
Vernix BabyWhite, creamy substance that can cover newborn skin.
Related: Newborn skin, delayed bath
Very preterm
BabyBaby born before 32 weeks of pregnancy.
Related: Extremely preterm, NICU