Episiotomy
An episiotomy is an incision through the area between your vaginal opening and your anus. This area is called the perineum. This procedure is done to make your vaginal opening larger for childbirth.
Fetal Heart Monitoring
in Health Library, Oh, Baby!, ResourcesFetal heart rate monitoring measures the heart rate and rhythm of your baby (fetus). This lets your healthcare provider see how your baby is doing.
Colposcopy
in Health Library, Resources, Young & On Your WayYour healthcare provider uses colposcopy to view the opening to the uterus, called the cervix, and the vagina. Your provider uses an instrument with a magnifying lens and a light, called a colposcope.
Dilation and Curettage (D and C)
in Health Library, Oh, Baby!, ResourcesDilation and curettage or D&C is surgery to remove abnormal tissues in the uterus.
Endometrial Biopsy
in Health Library, Resources, Young & On Your WayAn endometrial biopsy is a procedure to take a small tissue sample from the lining of the uterus, called the endometrium. Read on to learn what to expect before, during, and after this procedure.
Breast Ultrasound
in Health Library, In Full Stride, ResourcesBreast ultrasound is an imaging test that uses sound waves to look at your breasts. It can help your healthcare provider find breast problems. It also lets your provider see how well blood is flowing to areas in your breasts. This test is often used along with mammography.