PRENATAL CARE
The typical length of a full-term pregnancy
What is 40 weeks?
The first stage of labor begins with contractions and ends with this cervical measurement.
What is 10 centimeters dilation?
The screening test used to detect cervical cancer.
What is a Pap smear?
The medical term for surgical removal of the uterus.
What is a hysterectomy?
The abbreviation EDD stands for this important prenatal date
What is the Estimated Due Date?
This screening test is commonly done between 24 and 28 weeks to check for gestational diabetes.
What is glucose tolerance test?
The surgical procedure used to deliver a baby through incisions in the abdomen and uterus.
What is a C-section?
This virus is the primary cause of cervical cancer.
What is Human Papillomavirus (HPV)?
Benign tumors of the uterus are commonly called these.
What are fibroids?
The term describing a fetus less than 37 weeks' gestation.
What is preterm?
This ultrasound, typically performed around 18-22 weeks, evaluates fetal anatomy and growth. Answer:
What is the anatomy scan?
The medical term for the "water breaking."
What is rupture of membranes?
This condition commonly causes painful periods and infertility due to tissue growing outside the uterus.
What is endometriosis?
This syndrome is associated with irregular periods, acne, and excess hair growth.
What is Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)?
This term describes the period immediately following childbirth.
What is postpartum?
This fetal surveillance test measures fetal heart rate accelerations in response to movement.
What is a non-stress test?
This fetal presentation is considered the most common and ideal for vaginal delivery.
What is cephalic (head-first) presentation?
The average age range when menopause typically occurs.
What is 45-55 years?
The instrument commonly used to visualize the cervix during a pelvic exam.
What is a speculum?
The medical term meaning "first pregnancy."
What is primigravida?
This condition is characterized by hypertension and proteinuria during pregnancy.
What is preeclampsia?
Excessive bleeding following childbirth is known as this obstetric emergency.
What is postpartum hemorrhage?
This bone condition becomes more common after menopause due to decreased estrogen levels
What is osteoporosis?
The procedure that examines the uterus using a camera inserted through the cervix.
What is hysteroscopy?
This term describes the placenta partially or completely covers the cervical opening.
What is placenta previa?