Perinatal Medicine Glossary
100 terms total — 4 showing — Last updated 15 Sep 2026
preeclampsia
Pregnancy complication characterized by high blood pressure and protein in urine, potentially progressing to seizures.
VBAC
Vaginal birth after cesarean section, referring to vaginal delivery in women with previous cesarean births.
velamentous cord insertion
Abnormal umbilical cord insertion where vessels travel through fetal membranes before reaching the placenta, creating ri...
velamentous insertion
Abnormal umbilical cord insertion where vessels run through fetal membranes before reaching the placenta.
vernix caseosa
Protective waxy coating naturally present on newborn skin.