00:00Title, 30 Medical Abbreviations Every Pregnant Woman Should Know
00:04Pregnancy can feel like learning a new language, and sometimes, it literally is.
00:10Doctors and nurses use so many abbreviations that you might feel like you're hearing code.
00:15LMP, ED, GTT, what do they all mean?
00:19In this video, we'll break down 30 of the most common medical abbreviations used in pregnancy,
00:25what they mean, why they matter, and how knowing them can help you feel more informed during your
00:29journey. Whether you're a first-time mom, a partner, or just curious, this is your complete
00:35A to Z guide. Let's begin. Section 1. Early Pregnancy Terms
00:411. LMP, Last Menstrual Period. Used to calculate the start of your pregnancy. It helps determine
00:49your due date. 2. ED, Estimated Due Date. Based on your LMP, this tells you when your baby
00:56might arrive. 3. GA, Gestational Age. Tells how many weeks
01:02pregnant you are. 4. HCG, Human Chorionic Gonadotropin.
01:07The hormone that confirms pregnancy in blood or urine tests.
01:125. BFP, Big Fat Positive. Slang used online for a positive pregnancy test.
01:186. FMU, First Morning Urine. Used in pregnancy testing, your first P of the day has the highest
01:25HCG levels. Section 2. Antenatal Appointments and Scans.
01:327. OB, Obstetrician. A doctor who specializes in pregnancy and childbirth.
01:388. US, USS, Ultrasound Scan. Creates images of your baby inside the womb.
01:449. NT Scan, Nucle Translucency Scan. Performed between weeks 11 to 14 to check for Down Syndrome
01:52risks. 10. CRL, Crown Rump Length. Measurement of the baby from head to bottom used in early scans.
02:0111. FHR, Fetal Heart Rate. The baby's heartbeat, usually between 110 to 160 beats per minute.
02:0912. EFW, Estimated Fetal Weight. Calculated from Ultrasound Measurements to Track Baby's Growth.
02:19Section 3. Blood Tests and Conditions.
02:2213. CBC, Complete Blood Count. Checks for Anemia or Infections.
02:2814. GTT, Glucose Tolerance Test. Screens for Gestational Diabetes, Typically Done at 24 to 28 Weeks.
02:3715. RH, Rhesus Factor. If you're RH-Negative, you may need an anti-D injection.
02:4516. HB, Hemoglobin. Part of the CBC, Low Levels Can Mean You're Anemic.
02:5217. TSH, Thyroid Stimulating Hormone. Monitors thyroid levels which can affect pregnancy.
02:5918. VDRL, Venereal Disease Research Laboratory Test. Screens for Syphilis.
03:0719. HIV, Human Immunodeficiency Virus. Routine Testing to Ensure Safe Delivery and Treatment if
03:14Necessary. 20. HB's Ag, Hepatitis B Surface Antigen. Checks for Hepatitis B Infection.
03:22Section 4. Pregnancy Complications. 21. PIH, Pregnancy Induced Hypertension.
03:30High Blood Pressure Caused by Pregnancy. 22. PE, Preeclampsia. High Blood Pressure with
03:37Protein in Urine, Can Be Dangerous if Untreated. 23. IUGR, Intrauterine Growth Restriction.
03:44When Baby Grows Slower Than Expected. 24. GDM, Gestational Diabetes Melitis. Diabetes Diagnosed
03:53During Pregnancy. 25. PROM, Premature Rupture of Membranes. When Your Water Breaks Before Labor
04:01Starts. 26. PTL, Preterm Labor. Labor That Starts Before 37 Weeks. Section 5, Labor and Delivery
04:11Terms. 27. FTM, First Time Mom. 28. SVD, Spontaneous Vaginal Delivery. A Normal Vaginal
04:21Birth Without Instruments. 29. CS or CS, Caesarean Section. Surgical Delivery of the Baby.
04:3030. VBAC, Vaginal Birth After Caesarean. Attempting Vaginal Birth After a Previous C-Section.
04:3731. ED, Yes, It's Back. Important Again is Labor Nears.
04:43Bonus, Postnatal and Newborn Terms. 32. APGAR, Appearance, Pulse, Grimace,
04:50Activity, Respiration. Score Given to Baby at 1 and 5 Minutes After Birth.
04:5633. NICU, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Where Premature or Ill Newborns Are Cared.
05:024. 34. EBF, Exclusive Breastfeeding. Giving Baby-Only Breast Milk for First 6 Months.
05:1135. PPH, Postpartum Hemorrhage. Excessive Bleeding After Birth.
05:17Now that you understand the lingo of pregnancy, you're more empowered to ask questions and make
05:22informed decisions. These abbreviations aren't meant to confuse, they're tools to help you and
05:27your healthcare provider communicate better. If you enjoyed this breakdown, don't forget to like this
05:33video, subscribe to our channel, and turn on notifications for more health explainers,
05:38tips, and pregnancy guides. Asterisk. Which of these abbreviations surprised you the most?
05:45Let us know in the comments below.
Comments