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Understanding Birth Lingo - A Guide for Expecting Moms

Pregnancy and childbirth come with a lot of unfamiliar terms and acronyms, but don’t worry—I'm here to help you navigate through it all! Below, I’ve compiled some of the most common birth-related acronyms and terminology you may encounter, along with links to my favorite evidence-based resources. These resources will give you deeper insights into the birth process, helping you feel more confident and informed as you prepare for your baby's arrival.

Need more information or have a specific question? Don’t hesitate to reach out! I’m happy to provide additional resources and support to ensure you feel fully prepared for your birth journey.

AMA - Advanced Maternal Age - EvidenceBasedBirth.com/AMA

AROM - Artificial Rupture of Membranes - EvidenceBasedBirth.com/ebb-244-evidence-on-arom-avd-and-internal-monitoring/

Big Baby - Suspected big babies commonly based on ultrasound - EvidenceBasedBirth.com/BigBaby

Breech - Babies that are not head down in time for labor - EvidenceBasedBirth.com/296

Circumcision - EvidenceBasedBirth.com/circumcision

C-Section - Cesarean Section - EvidenceBasedBirth.com/Cesarean

Doula - EvidenceBasedBirth.com/Doulas

EDD - Estimated Due Date - EvidenceBasedBirth.com/evidence-on-due-dates

Eye Ointment - EvidenceBasedBirth.com/EyeOintment

FTP - Failure to Progress - EvidenceBasedBirth.com/FailureToProgress

EFM - Electronic Fetal Monitoring - EvidenceBasedBirth.com/FetalMonitoring

GD - Gestational Diabetes - EvidenceBasedBirth.com/inducingGDM