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Abbreviations Perfect for the student midwife starting placement – this jargon busting card will be your saviour more times than you can count. A comprehensive list of commonly encountered abbreviations on the maternity unit and in the community, this is the card everyone wishes they had when they were starting! Baby Weight Conversions Not everyone works in metric. This is a handy tool to answer parents questions – what’s that in pounds and ounces? It can be used to convert both ways and is a handy everyday tool. Bishop Score The Bishop score is a system used to determine how likely it is that the patient will go into labour. It is primarily used to determine whether they should recommend induction, and how likely it is that an induction will result in a vaginal birth. This is something that is used every day! Foetal Positions Knowing foetal positions is absolutely crucial. This handy card shows you exactly what they are, and importantly where baby is in relation to the pelvis, both in vertex and in breech positions!