Anatomy of Labor and Delivery

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Across
  1. 4. Fluid – The protective liquid surrounding a baby in the womb.
  2. 7. – The thinning of the cervix before labor.
  3. 10. – The position in which the baby is positioned for delivery.
  4. 11. Cord – The lifeline that connects the baby to the placenta.
  5. 12. – The top portion of the uterus, measured to track pregnancy progress.
Down
  1. 1. – When the baby drops lower into the pelvis before birth.
  2. 2. – The widening of the cervix in preparation for birth.
  3. 3. Hicks – False labor pains that prepare the uterus for childbirth.
  4. 5. Plug – A thick secretion that seals the cervix during pregnancy.
  5. 6. – The organ that provides nutrients and oxygen to the baby.
  6. 8. – The lower part of the uterus that dilates during labor.
  7. 9. – The baby's position in relation to the mother's pelvis.