Labor and Delivery Dictionary - Glosasary of Labor Terms

Labor and delivery have some terms that are unique to them. So here you'll find even the toughest words defined from cervix to station and everything in between.

Labor, Delivery, Recovery and Postpartum Room (LDRP)

An Labor, Delivery, Recovery and Postpartum Room (LDRP) is one where you enter and use your entire stay at the hospital or birth center.

Labor, Delivery and Recovery Room (LDR)

A description of the vast majority of hospital birthing rooms.

Lotus Birth | Umbilical Nonseverance

A look at the practice of Lotus Birth.

What is Natural Childbirth?

A quick definition of natural childbirth.

Freebirth

A look at the definition of freebirth.

Intrauterine Pressure Catheter (IUPC)

What is a Intrauterine Pressure Catheter (IUPC) and why is it used in labor?

Uterine Rupture

The many definitions of uterine rupture.

Lightening or Baby Dropping

Lightening is a sign of labor and has to do with your baby's position.

Viability of a Baby

Viability

Forceps for Labor and Delivery

Information on forceps for an assisted delivery.

Cervical Os

The opening of the cervix. There are both external and internal os in the cervix, like a funnel.

Labor Station - Your Baby's Position in Relation to the Pelvis

How your baby's position relates to the pelvis in labor.

Urinary Catheter for Labor and Delivery

A urinary catheter can be a normal part of labor and delivery, particularly if you have a cesarean section or epidural.

Saline Lock - Heparin Lock - IV

The saline lock is an IV place holder for medical procedures.

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