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Glossary

Medical Acronyms | Terms Related to Childbirth | Terms for Fetal and Maternal Positions | Professional Titles and Organizations

Unless you are a medical professional or are very involved in the Birth Community, you probably do not know all of the acronyms, terms and jargon that are associated with pregnancy, labor and birth.  We think you should understand even the most confusing thing your health care professional says.  The categories in this Glossary section attempt to cover the typical jargon that many medical professionals use and put them into words all of us will understand.

Medical Acronyms

Terms Related to Childbirth

Terms for Fetal and Maternal Positions

Professional Titles and Organizations Related to Pregnancy and Birth

 

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