INTRO TO MATERNAL-NEWBORN NURSING

Vocabulary flashcards covering gestational terms, TPAL notation, obstetrical team roles, and common abbreviations from the notes.

EDC (Estimated Date of Confinement)

The estimated date when confinement (birth) will occur; commonly used as the due date.

EDD (Estimated Due Date)

The estimated date when birth is expected to occur; another term for due date.

Preterm

Pregnancy ≥ 20 weeks but ≤ 37 weeks gestation.

Term

Pregnancy from 37 weeks to 42 weeks gestation.

Postdate

Pregnancy > 42 weeks gestation.

Viability

Ability of a fetus to live outside the uterus; defined as 24 weeks since LMP or fetal weight > 500 g.

Gravida

A person with a uterus who is pregnant.

Nulligravida

A person with a uterus who has never been pregnant.

Primigravida

Pregnant for the first time.

Multigravida

A person with a uterus who has had 2 or more pregnancies.

Parity

The number of pregnancies in which the fetus(es) have reached viability.

Primipara

A person who has completed one pregnancy.

Multipara

A person who has completed two or more pregnancies.

TPAL

T: Term; P: Preterm; A: Abortions; L: Living — a detailed pregnancy history notation.

G/P (Gravida/Para)

Notation system showing gravida and para counts.

G/TPAL

Gravida with TPAL details (Term, Preterm, Abortions, Living).

G7P2133

Example TPAL notation: Gravida 7; Term 2; Preterm 1; Abortions 3; Living 3.

Labor and Delivery Nurse

Nurse who provides care during labor and birth, monitors mother and fetus, and supports the delivery process.

Postpartum Nurse

Nurse who cares for the mother after birth, monitors recovery and newborn bonding.

Nursery/NICU Nurse

Nurse who cares for healthy newborns or ill neonates in the nursery or NICU.

Doula/Childbirth Assistant

Nonclinical support person providing emotional and physical support during labor and birth.

Nurse Midwife

Advanced practice nurse who provides prenatal care, labor support, and postpartum care.

Lactation Consultant

Specialist who assists with breastfeeding techniques and challenges.

OB Tech

Obstetric technician or support staff assisting the obstetric team.

Obstetrician

Physician specializing in obstetrics and delivery of babies.

Pediatrician/Neonatologist

Physician specializing in newborn health; neonatologist focuses on ill or premature newborns.

Anesthesiologist

Physician who administers anesthesia for labor, delivery, or cesarean section.

Developmental Care Specialist (OT)

Therapist focusing on the developmental needs of newborns; occupational therapy involvement.

Feeding Specialist

Professional who assists with feeding concerns in newborns.

AFI

Amniotic Fluid Index; a measurement of amniotic fluid volume.

AMA

Advanced maternal age (typically 35 years or older at delivery).

BF

Breast feeding.

BPP

Biophysical Profile; a test combining ultrasound and fetal heart rate assessment.

C/S

Cesarean section.

CPD

Cephalopelvic disproportion; mismatch between baby’s head and mother’s pelvis hindering vaginal delivery.

EFM

Electronic fetal monitoring.

EGA

Estimated Gestational Age.

FHT

Fetal heart tones or tracing.

FSE

Fetal scalp electrode.

GBS

Group B Streptococcus.

GDM

Gestational Diabetes Mellitus.

GTT

Glucose tolerance test.

IUPC

Intrauterine Pressure Catheter.

IUFD

Intrauterine fetal demise.

LMP

Last menstrual period.

LOF

Leakage of fluid.

MFM

Maternal-Fetal Medicine.

MVA

Motor Vehicle Accident.

OCPs

Oral contraceptive pills.

OCT

Oxytocin challenge test.

NSVD

Normal spontaneous vaginal delivery.

NST

Non-stress test.

PIH

Pregnancy-induced hypertension.

PNV

Prenatal vitamins.

PPD

Postpartum day.

PPROM

Preterm Premature Rupture of Membranes.

PPTL

Postpartum tubal ligation.

Pre-E

Preeclampsia.

PTL

Preterm labor.

ROL

Rule out labor.

SOL

Spontaneous onset of labor.

SROM

Spontaneous rupture of membranes.

SVE

Sterile vaginal exam.

TOLAC

Trial Of Labor After Cesarean Section.

TVCL

Trans-vaginal cervical length.

VAVD

Vacuum assisted vaginal delivery.

VBAC

Vaginal Birth After Cesarean.

VTX

Vertex presentation.