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Labor and Delivery
L&Dgeneral
Updated 3/30/2026
Definition
Process of childbirth including labor onset, delivery method (vaginal or cesarean), and immediate postpartum period.
Standard Abbreviation
L&D
Category
general
Database Usage
-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
claim_id VARCHAR(50),
l&d VARCHAR(100), -- Labor and Delivery
...
);
-- Example in SELECT
SELECT
claim_id,
l&d as labor_and_delivery
FROM claims;Looking for more healthcare terms?
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