GA, PMA, PCA, Chronological Age, Corrected Age - Using the Correct ...
...If pregnancy was achieved using assisted reproductive technology, gestational age is calculated by adding 2 weeks to the conceptional age. Chronological age (days, weeks, months, or years): time elapsed from birth. Postmenstrual age (weeks): gestational age plus chronological age....
https://neonataltherapists.com/using-correct-terminology-in-the-nicu/
Preemie 101: Actual vs. Corrected Age | 700 Children's Blog
...Post-menstrual age (PMA): The baby?s gestational age plus the number of weeks and days since birth (chronological age). For example, the preterm baby who was born at 30 weeks gestational age and is now eight weeks old is considered to be 38 weeks post-menstrual age:...
https://www.nationwidechildrens.org/family-resources-education/700childrens/2023/11/preemie-101
Prematurity and ?Corrected Age?: How Old is Your Preemie
...PMA is used to describe the age of premature babies BEFORE they reach their due date. For example, your premature baby who was born at 29 weeks and 3 days (now 2 weeks old) would have a PMA of 31 weeks and 3 days....
https://bloominglittles.com/prematurity-and-corrected-age-how-old-is-your-preemie/
Corrected Gestational Age - Pampers UK
...Corrected gestational age or adjusting for prematurity simply means using a corrected age for your preterm baby. The age of a baby can be calculated in two ways. The first way is called the uncorrected age, which is the number of weeks or months that have passed since your baby was born....
https://www.pampers.co.uk/prematurity/premature-babies/article/corrected-gestational-age
What?s my age again?! Breaking down chronological age vs ... - bebePT
...Post-menstrual age (PMA): this is most commonly used during the perinatal period (the weeks immediately before and after birth) and is rarely used outside of the NICU setting....
https://www.bebe-pt.com/blog/chronological-age-vs-corrected-age-in-preemies
Pregnancy Acronyms and Abbreviations - babyMed
...Get to know the most common shortcuts for all things pregnancy with our complete list of pregnancy and fertility acronyms and abbreviations. Most are widely used in forums and in pregnancy and TTC communities. Check out our Fertility, Pregnancy, and Reproductive Health Glossary!...
https://www.babymed.com/pregnancy-fertility-abbreviations-acronyms
Common fertility abbreviations and acronyms | BabyCentre
...Our complete guide to fertility and conception abbreviations and acronyms has the lowdown....
https://www.babycentre.co.uk/a25020237/common-fertility-abbreviations-and-acronyms
Professional Midwifery Advocates - Milton Keynes University Hospital
...What is the role of a PMA? To maintain and develop safe practice, by supporting the wellbeing and professional development of midwives, women, birthing people, and their families. How can a Professional Midwifery Advocate help to you as a member of staff?...
https://www.mkuh.nhs.uk/maternity-services/maternity-teams/professional-midwifery-advocates
Professional midwifery advocate - North Tees and Hartlepool NHS ...
...Professional Midwifery Advocates (PMA), are experienced practising midwives who have undergone extra training to support and guide midwives to deliver good quality and safe care developed nationally and delivered locally....
https://www.nth.nhs.uk/services/maternity/useful-contacts/professional-midwifery-advocate/
What is PMA in Pregnancy? - A2oz
...PMA, in the context of pregnancy and infant development, stands for Postmenstrual Age. It's a crucial term used to track the age of a baby, especially premature infants. Unlike chronological age (the baby's age since birth), PMA calculates age from the first day of the mother's last menstrual period....
https://a2oz.net/neonatal-development-tracking/what-is-pma-in-pregnancy/