Summary NUR 350 Common OB Abbreviations.

Common OB Abbreviations


AGA: Appropriate for Gestational Age LMP: Last Menstrual Period
AMA: Advanced Maternal Age MOC: Mother of Child
AROM: Artificial Rupture of Membranes NSVD: Normal Spontaneous Vaginal Delivery
AP: Antepartum G P (TPAL): Gravida, Para
BV: Bacterial Vaginosis Term, Preterm, Abortion, Living Children
C/S: Cesarean Section NST: Non-Stress Test
CLE: Continuous Lumbar Epidural PIH: Pregnancy Induced Hypertension
CPD: Cephalo-Pelvic Disproportion PPROM: Pre-term Premature Rupture of
CST: Contraction Stress Test Membranes
D&C: Dilation and Curettage PROM: Premature Rupture of Membranes
D&E: Dilation and Evacuation PTL: Pre-Term Labor

ECV: External Cephalic Version PP: Postpartum
EFM: Electronic Fetal Monitoring PPD: Postpartum depression
EBL: Estimated Blood Loss (mL) PPH: Postpartum Hemorrhage
EDC: Estimated Date of Confinement QBL: Quantitative Blood Loss
EDD: Estimated Date of Delivery RI: Rubella Immune
FHT: Fetal Heart Tones SAB: Spontaneous Abortion
FHR: Fetal Heart Rate SGA: Small for Gestational Age
FSE: Fetal Spiral (Scalp) Electrode SROM: Spontaneous Rupture of Membranes
FOC: Father of Child SVE: Sterile Vaginal Exam
GBS: Group B Strep TAB: Therapeutic Abortion
IUGR: Intrauterine Growth Restriction TOLAC: Trial of Labor after Cesarean
IUFD: Intrauterine Fetal Demise U: Umbilicus
IUPC: Intrauterine Pressure Catheter US or U/S: Ultrasound
LGA: Large for Gestational Age VBAC: Vaginal Delivery After Cesarean
VTX: Vertex presentation