Fetal heart rate monitoring measures the heart rate and rhythm of your baby (fetus). This lets your healthcare provider see how your baby is doing.

An episiotomy is an incision through the area between your vaginal opening and your anus. This area is called the perineum. This procedure is done to make your vaginal opening larger for childbirth.

An endometrial biopsy is a procedure to take a small tissue sample from the lining of the uterus, called the endometrium. Read on to learn what to expect before, during, and after this procedure.

Dilation and curettage or D&C is surgery to remove abnormal tissues in the uterus.

Your healthcare provider uses colposcopy to view the opening to the uterus, called the cervix, and the vagina. Your provider uses an instrument with a magnifying lens and a light, called a colposcope.

Cesarean section or C-section is the surgical delivery of a baby through a cut (incision) made in the mother's abdomen and uterus.

Computed tomography is an imaging test that uses X-rays and a computer to make detailed images of the body. A CT scan shows details of the bones, muscles, fat, and organs. CT scans are more detailed than standard X-rays.

Amniocentesis is a prenatal test that helps you learn if your baby has genetic problems. Here's what you need to know about this test.

Pulmonary function tests (PFTs) are noninvasive tests that show how well the lungs are working. Read on to learn what to expect before, during, and after these tests.

A liver biopsy is a test used to diagnose liver conditions. Read on to learn more about the procedure.