List of abbreviations

Here is a list of midwifery and obstetric abbreviations

AB abortion
AFP Alpha Fetoprotein
AMA advanced maternal age
AFI amniotic fluid index
AROM artificial rupture of membranes
BPP biophysical profile
CPD cephalopelvic disproportion
CVS chorionic villi sampling
D & C dilatation & curettage
EFM electronic fetal monitoring
FHR fetal heart rate
FSE fetal scalp electrode
GBS group B beta streptococcus
IUFD intrauterine fetal death
IUGR intrauterine growth retardation
IVF in vitro fertilization
LMP last menstrual period
PPH postpartum hemorrhage
TOL trial of Labor
VBAC vaginal birth after C-section