hey guys and gals.. i really hope you don't think my posts are annoying, i know i am only a doula but i really have no one else to ask. i am trying to get familiar with l&d terminology, and i have a few terms/abbreviations i cannot define in my book. help is appreciated! :kiss
amenorrhea
aseptic
beta streptococcus - is this group b strep?
bilirubin
cervical cap
congenital abnormality
leukocytes - i think leuko means white.. does this have something to do with white blood cells?
lochia
mastitis
placental insufficiency
precipitous
prolactin
sacrum
hypermesis gravidarum
hypoglycemia
hypoxia
incontinence
intrapartum
succenturiate placenta
tachycardia - is this similar to bradycardia?? how are they different?
what does d and c stand for exactly? how is the procedure done?
what do these stand for??
loa
lop
pku
roa
rop
i have looked up as much as i can but the above is what i could not find out or just don't have a great understanding of. i know all of you are very busy but if anyone feels like responding please know that i am so very greatful!! :)
