Obstetrics Glossary

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adjective relating to or characteristic of a fetus

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• The doctor explained the potential risks to the fetal development during the prenatal check-up.
• She's been reading up on fetal development since she found out she's pregnant.
• I heard the new ultrasound machine can give you a clear look at the fetal movements.
• The project is still in its fetal stage, we need more time to fully develop it.

noun a person, typically a woman, who is trained to assist women in childbirth

• The midwife provided prenatal care to the expectant mother.
• My friend's sister is training to become a midwife.
• I heard that midwife really knows her stuff when it comes to delivering babies.
• In a way, the project manager acted as a midwife, guiding the team through the completion of the project.

noun a medical term referring to the uterus

adjective relating to or affecting the uterus

• The doctor recommended a uterine ultrasound to assess any abnormalities.
• She's having some uterine issues that she needs to get checked out.
• I heard she's got a uterine thing going on, hope it's nothing serious.
• The uterine strength of the team's bond was evident in their ability to work together seamlessly.