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Labor and Delivery

L&D
general
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;

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