Oxford Handbook of Midwifery (8 page)

AST aspartate transaminase B-hCG B-human chorionic gonadotrophin BFI Baby Friendly Initiative

BFR Bach flower remedy

BHIVA British HIV Association

BMI body mass index

BPD biparietal diameter

bpm beats per minute

BV bacterial vaginosis

CAF Common Assessment Framework

CCT controlled cord traction

CESDI Confidential Enquiry into Stillbirths and Deaths in Infancy CNS central nervous system