the glossary of terms

The news of a congenital anomaly can come with a plethora of new health information, terms, tests and specialties to understand.

We are developing a glossary of all things prenatal diagnosis. This glossary will grow over time.

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The glossary of all things prenatal diagnosis

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There are currently 4 words in this directory beginning with the letter M.
maternal fetal medicine
A specialist team of health care providers that provide assessment, monitoring, treatment and information to parents who have complicated pregnancies.

 

mental health nurse
A health care professional who specialises in supporting people through distress or mental health challenges.

See the ACMHN Fact Sheet 'What is a Mental Health Nurse' for more (PDF).

 

midwife
A health care professional who specialises in the support of women and their families, through pregnancy, birth and the postpartum period.

 

MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)
A type of medical imaging which uses strong magnets and electromagnetic waves to take pictures of inside the body.