antepartum testing
[ˌæn.ti.ˈpɑr.təm ˈtɛs.tɪŋ]
nounpl: antepartum testing procedures
testes de avaliação pré-natal
1. Medical examinations and diagnostic procedures performed on a pregnant woman and fetus before labor begins to assess fetal well-being, maternal health, and pregnancy viability
Antepartum testing includes ultrasounds, non-stress tests, and biophysical profiles to monitor fetal development.
Os testes de avaliação pré-natal incluem ultrassons, testes de não-estresse e perfil biofísico para monitorar o desenvolvimento fetal.
2. A series of standardized assessments used to detect potential complications or abnormalities during pregnancy
The obstetrician recommended antepartum testing due to the mother's advanced maternal age.
O obstetra recomendou testes de avaliação pré-natal devido à idade materna avançada.
Antepartum testing is a standard practice in both Brazilian and American obstetrics, particularly emphasized for high-risk pregnancies. In Brazil, these tests are typically covered by public health (SUS) and private insurance. The terminology is predominantly used in medical and clinical contexts rather than colloquial speech.
Related Idioms & Phrases
fetal well-being assessment
monitoring the unborn child
prenatal surveillance protocol
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