Pregnancy Medical Index | ||||
Medical TerminologyPregnant women can sometimes become overwhelmed with all the Medical Terms.Here are some of the more common words, terms and abbreviations you may come across when you read your notes, or may hear people talking about. hCG Levels and hCG Level doubling time calculatorFor those of you who are interested, or are having hCG monitoring, here are the suggested reference ranges for a single baby pregnancy. During the first 12 weeks of pregnancy, the level itself is NOT as important, as is, how much it is rising every few days. Every pregnancy is different and this is just a guide to what hCG levels can be during a pregnancy.Ultrasound Fetal Measurements - Fetus Growth ChartsWhen you look at your scan/medical notes you may know that the length of your baby, from top of the head to the 'butt' is CRL [Crown-Rump Length], but what are MSD, BPD, OFD, HC, AC, FL and HL measurements. What do they mean, are they OK, and why do they do these measurements ?Gestation Age Calculator - Enter scan measurements to see Gestation Age in weeks Sonogram or Ultrasound Examinations First Trimester Scans Week by Week- What can you see in those early scans? 12 Week Scans fetal nuchal translucency test - NT Scan Level II Scan- Anomaly or Targeted scan What is an ultrasound scan? What happens during an ultrasound examination? Who will do the scan? Why do I need an ultrasound scan? When are scans usually carried out? What are Standard ultrasound 2D, Three dimensional 3D, 4D, Doppler, Echocardiograph or Transvaginal ultrasounds? Examples of ultrasonography you may see used during your pregnancy. Menstrual CyclePeriods are a normal part of a woman's life from puberty, around the age of 10-14 (menarche) until its cessation (menopause) about 50. What happens during the menstrual cycle, when and why?What are the Follicular Phase, Ovulatory Phase, Luteal Phase and their effect on fertility. Basal Body Temperature Chart (BBT) - Keep a chart to see your most fertile days. Calculate your BMIThe chances of conceiving are much better when women and men are in their healthy weight range. Being overweight (BMI of over 26) can affect ovulation and reduce sperm production in men.What is Pre-eclampsia? Some swelling is normal in pregnancy but it should prompt a woman to have her blood pressure and urine checked. Swelling of the ankles is common in pregnancy and is usually nothing to worry about, but it can be a feature of pre-eclampsia. Fetal kick countDuring pregnancy, healthy babies usually are active babies.The kick count is an easy, non-invasive test that you can do at home to check your baby's well being. The idea is to be sure he or she is moving around enough. Print out a Fetal kick count chart to record your baby's movements. - Medical Information Card - Fill out the form, Print out and Keep with you. During pregnancy, its a good idea to carry your basic medical information. Use this form to generate a medical summary card that you can print and keep with you in case you need medical aid. You will have your medical info and contact numbers ready when you need them. - Smoking in pregnancy ? Drinking alcohol in pregnancy ? - Your pregnancy gives you a special reason to quit. - Quit smoking now help and advice. - By quitting, you protect your baby's health and your own. - If a woman is smoking during pregnancy, it is never too late for her to stop. - The sooner a woman stops smoking, the better it will be for both her baby and herself. - Say No thank-you to alcoholic drinks while pregnant. - It is not only your health and baby's that improves, your bank balance will also. - Use the Cigarettes and Alcohol cost Calculator to see what you could save by quitting. - This could be spent on some quality time together or some of the baby goods you need. | ||||
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