Fetus Episode
This is the fetal stage of Antenatal development during a Maternity Episode.
Description
A Fetus Episode is an ACTIVITY GROUP.
This is the fetal stage of Antenatal development during a Maternity Episode. A Maternity Episode can comprise of one or more associated Fetus Episodes.
For the Maternity Services Data Set, a Fetus Episode starts from when the pregnancy is confirmed, including the embryonic stage in early pregnancy, to birth.
Also Known As
This NHS Business Definition is also known by these names:
| Context | Alias |
|---|---|
| Plural | Fetus Episodes |
Where Used
| Type | Link | How used |
|---|---|---|
| Attribute | GESTATION LENGTH IN DAYS | references in description Fetus Episode |
| Attribute | GESTATION LENGTH REMAINING DAYS AT DELIVERY | references in description Fetus Episode |
| Data Element | LOCAL FETAL IDENTIFIER | references in description Fetus Episode |
| NHS Business Definition | Maternity Episode | references in description Fetus Episode |