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Weeks and initials during pregnancy: how to read them and find your way around
Understanding terms and abbreviations helps you take exams and reports more confidently.
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Pregnancy
Trimester 1
Weeks
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Snap content: During pregnancy, the time is measured in weeks and days, not in months. The count starts from the first day of the last menstruation: for example, “8+4” means 8 weeks and 4 days of pregnancy. This system allows you to precisely schedule visits, ultrasound and exams, which take place according to a precise schedule.
Here are some initials and abbreviations that you may encounter in reports or prescriptions: - DPP (Expected Date of Birth): the estimated date of birth.- Beta-hCG: the pregnancy hormone. -BCF: fetal heartbeat; - MAF: active fetal movements; - M00, M50 codes: exemption codes for free visits and exams during pregnancy.- TIN (Neonatal Intensive Care): ward that welcomes premature babies or those in need of special care. Understanding these terms helps you read your medical documents more independently and to feel an active part of the birth process.
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