AP - antepartum (before labor)
AROM - artificial rupture of membranes (breaking of water)
BPM - beats per minute
BPP - biophysical profile (ultrasound)
CS - cesarean section
CTX - contraction
D&C - dilation and curettage
EDD - Estimated Due Date
ECV - external cephalic versions
EFW - estimated fetal weight
FHR - Fetal Heart Rate
FHT - Fetal Heart Tones
FM - Fetal Movement
G - Gravida
HBAC - Home Birth After Cesarean
IP - Intrapartum (during labor/birth)
NST - Non-Stress Test
PKU - phenylketonuria
PP - Postpartum (after birth)
PROM - premature rupture of membranes
PPROM - preterm premature rupture of membranes
SGA - small for gestational age
SRM, SROM - spontatneous rupture of membranes
SVD - spontaneous vaginal delivery
TENS - transcutaneous electric nerve stimulation
UA - umbilical artery
US - ultrasound
VBAC - Vaginal Birth After Cesarean
Medical Acronyms