BENIGN PRENATAL/PERINATAL HX in medical record. What it means?

Resolved question:
What are examples of "benign prenatal/perinatal hx" as written in my babys medical record? I had a completely normal pregnancy and labor free of complications.

Submitted: 4 Days
Category: Pediatrician

Expert:  Dr. Saptharishi L G replied 4 Days.

Hello,
Thank you for your query at DoctorSpring.com
I understand your concerns. 'Benign prenatal/perinatal hx' means exactly that. It stands for benign prenatal and perinatal history, which means that there were no perinatal or prenatal concerns. It means that you had a normal preganancy and uneventful labor free from any complications. So please do not worry. Some medical terms may appear scary but they are actually 'benign' - harmless.
Regards
Dr. Saptharishi L G

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Patient replied :

Dr. Saptharishi,
Thank you for your answer. I am not worried, just bothered. Wouldn't "normal" or "unremarkable" be a more accurate word choice? "Benign" sounds like concerns existed but classifed as harmless.
Thanks,
Nicole


Expert:  Dr. Saptharishi L G replied 3 Days.

Yeah sometimes it doesn't make sense.
However it means it's absolutely harmless and the pregnancy was uneventful.
But i agree ' normal ' or ' unremarkable ' is definitely better choice.
Regards.

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