Since I have started researching and reading more about all things childbirth, I continually find my reading interrupted by an acronym or intialism with which I am unfamiliar. I have to open a new tab and Google the acronym or abbreviation, which can sometimes be a very interesting experience. I thought it would be good to define some of them here for others who may be having the same problem.
Childbirth
- EDD - Estimated Due Date
- PPD - Postpartum Depression
- VBAC - Vaginal Birth After Cesarean
- VBA2C - Vaginal Birth After Two Cesareans (this one can be seen with any number in place of 2)
- CBAC - Cesarean Birth After Cesarean
Breastfeeding
- BFing - Breastfeeding
- NIP - Nursing In Public
- NAK - Nursing At Keyboard
- EBF - Exclusively Breastfed (or Feeding)
- IGT (Insufficient Glandular Tissue)
- BLW - Baby Led Weaning
Babywearing and Others
- RS - Ring Sling
- SSC - Soft Structured Carrier
- BW - Baby Wearing
- CIO - Cry It Out
I'm sure there are many more that I missed, but this is a pretty good start. I will add to the list as I encounter more I have to look up.
