👉 The term "contraprovectant" in obstetrics and gynecology refers to a pregnancy that is not recognized by the mother as being viable, but which has been confirmed by ultrasound or other imaging techniques to be a viable fetus. This can occur when the mother's uterine lining fails to develop properly enough, leading to an abnormal pregnancy. In some cases, contraprovectant may indicate that there are issues with the placenta, such as a problem with its blood supply
