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Glossary of Pregnancy & Labor Terms Pregnancy is a whole new world for expectant parents - a place filled with jargon and medical procedures, some of which can be quite confusing. Below you will find some common pregnancy and labor terms and their definitions to help you find your way. Have a word you'd like to see here? Let us know. 
Browse terms by letter: a - b - c - d - e - f - g - h - i - j - k - l - m - n - o - p - q - r - s - t - u - v - w - x - y - z - AROM Acronym stands for artificial rupture of membranes. It means that a doctor or midwife breaks the woman's water to begin labor. See Ruptured Membranes. More about AROM: Article: Pregnancy Interventions
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