Maternal Fetal Medicine Glossary
100 terms total — 4 showing — Last updated 15 Sep 2026
cervical ripening
Process of cervical softening and preparation for labor, either naturally occurring or medically induced.
vasa previa
Condition where fetal blood vessels cross the cervical os, creating risk of fetal hemorrhage.
VBAC
Vaginal birth after cesarean section, an alternative to repeat cesarean delivery.
velamentous cord insertion
An abnormal umbilical cord attachment where vessels insert into fetal membranes rather than directly into the placenta.
vertex presentation
Fetal presentation where the head is the presenting part with the neck flexed, positioning the occiput as the leading po...