maternal screening
[/məˈtɜːrnəl ˈskriːnɪŋ/]
nounpl: maternal screenings
rastreamento materno
1. Medical testing and evaluation performed during pregnancy to assess the health of the mother and detect potential risks or abnormalities in the fetus
Maternal screening tests can help identify gestational diabetes and preeclampsia early in pregnancy.
Os testes de rastreamento materno podem ajudar a identificar diabetes gestacional e pré-eclâmpsia no início da gravidez.
2. A systematic program of health checks and laboratory tests offered to pregnant women to monitor fetal development and maternal well-being
The hospital offers comprehensive maternal screening programs for all expectant mothers.
O hospital oferece programas abrangentes de rastreamento materno para todas as gestantes.
Maternal screening is a standard component of prenatal care in both Brazil and the United States. In Brazil, it is typically covered by the SUS (Unified Health System) as part of public healthcare. In the USA, it is usually covered by insurance or offered through private healthcare providers. The term reflects the medical emphasis on proactive health management during pregnancy across both countries.
Related Idioms & Phrases
routine maternal screening
prenatal screening protocol
maternal health assessment
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