Labor and Delivery Dictionary - Glosasary of Labor Terms
Labor and delivery have some terms that are unique to them. So here you'll find even the toughest words defined from cervix to station and everything in between.
Viability of a Baby
Viability
Viability
Forceps for Labor and Delivery
Information on forceps for an assisted delivery.
Information on forceps for an assisted delivery.
Cervical Os
The opening of the cervix. There are both external and internal os in the cervix, like a funnel.
The opening of the cervix. There are both external and internal os in the cervix, like a funnel.
Labor Station - Your Baby's Position in Relation to the Pelvis
How your baby's position relates to the pelvis in labor.
How your baby's position relates to the pelvis in labor.
Urinary Catheter for Labor and Delivery
A urinary catheter can be a normal part of labor and delivery, particularly if you have a cesarean section or epidural.
A urinary catheter can be a normal part of labor and delivery, particularly if you have a cesarean section or epidural.
Saline Lock - Heparin Lock - IV
The saline lock is an IV place holder for medical procedures.
The saline lock is an IV place holder for medical procedures.