Antepartum
Antepartum
Antepartum (pronounced: an-tee-par-tuhm) is a term used in Obstetrics to describe the period of a woman's pregnancy from conception up to the onset of labour. The term is derived from the Latin words 'ante' meaning 'before' and 'partum' meaning 'birth'.
Etymology
The term 'Antepartum' is derived from Latin. 'Ante-' is a prefix meaning 'before', and '-partum' is a suffix derived from 'partus', meaning 'birth'. Thus, 'Antepartum' literally translates to 'before birth'.
Related Terms
- Intrapartum: The period from the onset of labour to the end of the third stage of labour.
- Postpartum: The period beginning immediately after the birth of a child and extending for about six weeks.
- Prenatal: The time from conception to birth.
- Perinatal: The period shortly before, during, and immediately after birth.
- Gestation: The period of development inside the womb from conception to birth.
Usage
Antepartum care includes regular check-ups to monitor the health of the mother and the developing baby. It may also include additional testing and monitoring, depending on the mother's health and any identified risks. Antepartum care is crucial to the health and well-being of both the mother and the baby.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Antepartum
- Wikipedia's article - Antepartum
This WikiMD dictionary article is a stub. You can help make it a full article.
Languages: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
Urdu,
বাংলা,
తెలుగు,
தமிழ்,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
русский,
português do Brasil,
Italian,
polski